Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orientale
ID:
281272

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Bieb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1808

Citation Micro:
Fl. Taur.-Caucas. 2: 207 (1808)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000280604

Common Names

  • Arum orientale
  • Oriental Arum
  • East Arum

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Description

Arum orientale (also called Oriental Arum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and grasslands. It is a small herbaceous plant growing up to 0.5 m tall with lanceolate leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Arum orientale is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Arum orientale sub. longispathum (Rchb.) Engl.
Arum orientale sub. orientale

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arum orientale is a small, white, star-shaped flower. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arum orientale is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. It prefers a well-draining, humus-rich soil and partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season and keep the soil slightly moist during the winter. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Arum orientale

Arum orientale is native to tropical Africa.

Arum orientale FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arum orientale?

Arum orientale

What are the common names of Arum orientale?

Oriental Arum

Where is Arum orientale native to?

East Africa

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,