Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
camtschatcensis
ID:
232273

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Schott

Source:
wcs

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Wochenbl. 7: 62 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000231604

Common Names

  • Lysichiton Camtschatcensis
  • Camtschatcensis Lysichiton
  • Camtschatcensis

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Synonyms

  • Symplocarpus camtschatcensis (L.) Bong. [unknown]
  • Lysichiton camtschatcense (L.) Schott [unknown]

Description

Lysichiton camtschatcensis (also called Kamchatka skunk cabbage, Japanese skunk cabbage, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Japan and the Russian Far East. 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 camtschatcensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lysichiton camtschatcensis has yellowish-white flowers that are borne in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are yellowish-green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lysichiton camtschatcensis 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 camtschatcensis

Lysichiton camtschatcensis is found in moist woods and wetlands in eastern Asia.

Lysichiton camtschatcensis FAQ

What is the maximum height of Lysichiton camtschatcensis?

Lysichiton camtschatcensis can reach heights of up to 2 meters.

What type of soil does Lysichiton camtschatcensis prefer?

Lysichiton camtschatcensis prefers moist, well-drained soil.

What type of climate does Lysichiton camtschatcensis prefer?

Lysichiton camtschatcensis 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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Wilhelm Schott (1794-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schott' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60450477-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.