Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maculatum
ID:
280629

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 966 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000279961

Common Names

  • Spotted Arum
  • Arum Lily
  • Cuckoo Plant

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Synonyms

  • Arum gracile Unverr. ex Schott [unknown]
  • Arum maculatum zelebori (Schott) Nyman [unknown]
  • Arum maculatum zelebori (Schott) Beck [deprecated]

Description

Arum maculatum (also called 'Cuckoo Pint', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with large, arrow-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Europe and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Arum maculatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arum maculatum 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 maculatum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Arum maculatum

Arum maculatum is native to temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.

Arum maculatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arum maculatum?

Arum maculatum

What is the family of Arum maculatum?

Araceae

What is the common name of Arum maculatum?

Cuckoo-pint

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 Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:86067-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.