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
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.
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 Arum genus
Arum apulum,
Arum besserianum,
Arum concinnatum,
Arum creticum,
Arum cylindraceum,
Arum cyrenaicum,
Arum dioscoridis,
Arum gratum,
Arum hainesii,
Arum hygrophilum,
Arum idaeum,
Arum italicum,
Arum jacquemontii,
Arum korolkowii,
Arum lucanum,
Arum maculatum,
Arum nigrum,
Arum orientale,
Arum palaestinum,
Arum pictum,
Arum purpureospathum,
Arum rupicola,
Arum sintenisii,
Arum sooi,
Arum megobrebi,
Arum euxinum,
Arum taiwanianum,
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,