Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pictum
ID:
281701

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1782

Citation Micro:
Suppl. Pl. : 410 (1782)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000281033

Common Names

  • Arum pictum
  • Pictum Arum
  • Arum

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Description

Arum pictum (also called Painted Arum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant found in the Mediterranean region. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with a thick, fleshy rhizome and large, arrow-shaped leaves. It grows in shady, moist areas, such as woodlands and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Arum pictum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arum pictum has white or greenish-white flowers with a yellow throat and a wide, flat lip. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are short and stout with a single, large, round leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arum pictum is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is native to Australia. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. Division is best done in spring or early summer. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and should be taken from the tips of the stems. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Arum pictum

Arum pictum can be found in Central Europe, the Mediterranean, and the Middle East.

Arum pictum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arum pictum?

Arum pictum

What is the family of Arum pictum?

Araceae

What is the habitat of Arum pictum?

Tropical forests

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