Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
horsfieldii
ID:
305639

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind. 3: 196 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000304971

Common Names

  • Sauromatum Horsfieldii
  • Horsfield's Arum
  • Horsfield's Sauromatum

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Description

Sauromatum horsfieldii (also called Horsfield's Voodoo Lily, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It is a small plant, growing up to 40 cm tall. It prefers to grow in moist, shady areas, at elevations of 1000-2500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Sauromatum horsfieldii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sauromatum horsfieldii has small, yellow-green flowers with a white center. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sauromatum horsfieldii is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division, cuttings, or seed. Division should be done in early spring or fall. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Sauromatum horsfieldii

Sauromatum horsfieldii is native to Southeast Asia.

Sauromatum horsfieldii FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Sauromatum horsfieldii?

It is found in the Andes Mountains of Colombia and Ecuador.

What is the flower color of Sauromatum horsfieldii?

The flowers are yellow or orange.

What is the flowering period of Sauromatum horsfieldii?

It blooms from April to May.

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,

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