Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
elliottiana
ID:
335829

Status:
valid

Authors:
(W.Watson) Engl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 23Dc: 68 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000335161

Common Names

  • Zantedeschia elliottiana
  • Elliott's Arum Lily
  • Elliott's Calla

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Synonyms

  • Richardia aurata Mottet [unknown]
  • Calla elliottiana H.Knight [unknown]

Description

Zantedeschia elliottiana (also called calla lily, arum lily, and white arum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the arum family. It is native to Africa and is found in moist, grassy habitats, such as meadows and fields. It has a tall, slender stem and large, white flowers with yellow streaks.

Uses & Benefits

Zantedeschia elliottiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as cut flowers in floral arrangements. It is also used to treat skin diseases, as an antiseptic, and to reduce fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zantedeschia elliottiana has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zantedeschia elliottiana is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to South Africa. It is an herbaceous perennial, meaning it grows from a rhizome and dies back each year. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny position. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes or by seed.

Where to Find Zantedeschia elliottiana

Zantedeschia elliottiana can be found in wetland areas in South Africa.

Zantedeschia elliottiana FAQ

What is the common name of Zantedeschia elliottiana?

Yellow Arum Lily

What is the natural habitat of Zantedeschia elliottiana?

Grassland

What is the average height of Zantedeschia elliottiana?

1-2 meters

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

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:89412-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.