Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jacquemontii
ID:
280462

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
wcs

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Rumphia 1: 118 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000279794

Common Names

  • Arum Jacquemontii
  • Jacquemont's Arum
  • Jacquemont's Dragon Arum

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Description

Arum jacquemontii (also called Indian Arum, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It has large, arrow-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Arum jacquemontii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It has attractive foliage and flowers and is known to attract hummingbirds and butterflies. The plant is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arum jacquemontii has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arum jacquemontii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in a container or in the garden. It is best to water the plant regularly and to fertilize it every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Arum jacquemontii

Arum jacquemontii is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, and can be found in the countries of India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.

Arum jacquemontii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arum jacquemontii?

Arum jacquemontii

What is the common name of Arum jacquemontii?

Jacquemont's Arum

What is the natural habitat of Arum jacquemontii?

It is native to India and Nepal.

Species in the Araceae family

Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,

References

Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:86048-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.