Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
americanus
ID:
232272

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hultén & H.St.John

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Svensk Bot. Tidskr. 25: 455 (1931 publ. 1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000231603

Common Names

  • Lysichiton Americanus
  • Americanus Lysichiton
  • Americanus

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Description

Lysichiton americanus (also called skunk cabbage, western skunk cabbage, American skunk cabbage, swamp lantern, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to western North America. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and yellowish-green flowers that are enclosed in a spathe. It is found in wetland habitats, such as swamps, bogs, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Lysichiton americanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Lysichiton americanus are yellow, with six petals and six sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with heart-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lysichiton americanus is a small, evergreen, rhizomatous perennial that grows in clumps. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and can tolerate full sun. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Lysichiton americanus

Lysichiton americanus is found in moist woods and wetlands in western North America.

Lysichiton americanus FAQ

What is the maximum height of Lysichiton americanus?

Lysichiton americanus can reach heights of up to 2 meters.

What type of soil does Lysichiton americanus prefer?

Lysichiton americanus prefers moist, well-drained soil.

What type of climate does Lysichiton americanus prefer?

Lysichiton americanus prefers a warm, humid climate.

Species in the Lysichiton genus

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

Eric Hultén (1894-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hultén' in the authors string.
Harold St. John (1892-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.St.John' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:147962-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.