Status:
valid
Authors:
P.C.Boyce
Source:
wcs
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Aroideana 10: 8 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000281174
Common Names
- Purple-spathed Arum
- Purple-spath Arum
- Purple-spathed Lord-and-Ladies
Description
Arum purpureospathum (also called Purple-spathed Arum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to Europe and is found in moist, shady habitats. It is a perennial herb with heart-shaped leaves and small, purple flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Arum purpureospathum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Arum purpureospathum has purple flowers with yellow centers and long, narrow seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate with small, purple-veined leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Arum purpureospathum can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining potting mix. When grown in a pot, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. The plant should be kept in a bright location, but out of direct sunlight.
Where to Find Arum purpureospathum
Arum purpureospathum can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Arum purpureospathum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arum purpureospathum?
Arum purpureospathum
What is the natural habitat of Arum purpureospathum?
It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests in Mexico.
What is the flower color of Arum purpureospathum?
The flowers are white or pinkish.
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,