Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
venosum
ID:
305647

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dryand. ex Aiton) Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 3: 28 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000304979

Common Names

  • Sauromatum Venosum
  • Veined Arum
  • Veined Sauromatum

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Synonyms

  • Sauromatum nubicum angolense (N.E.Br.) Engl. [unknown]
  • Arum pedatum Willd. [unknown]

Description

Sauromatum venosum (also called Veined 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 venosum 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 venosum 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 venosum 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 venosum

Sauromatum venosum is native to Southeast Asia.

Sauromatum venosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sauromatum venosum?

Sauromatum venosum

What type of plant is Sauromatum venosum?

It is a species of flowering plant

Where is Sauromatum venosum found?

It is found in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China

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 Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
William Aiton (1731-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aiton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:88690-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.