Status:
valid
Authors:
Letty
Source:
wcs
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 7: 455 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000335165
Common Names
- Zantedeschia jucunda
- Jucunda Arum Lily
- Jucunda Calla
Description
Zantedeschia jucunda (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 edges.
Uses & Benefits
Zantedeschia jucunda 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 jucunda has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zantedeschia jucunda 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 jucunda
Zantedeschia jucunda can be found in wetland areas in South Africa.
Zantedeschia jucunda FAQ
What is the common name of Zantedeschia jucunda?
White Arum Lily
What is the natural habitat of Zantedeschia jucunda?
Grassland
What is the average height of Zantedeschia jucunda?
1-2 meters
Species in the Zantedeschia 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,