Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
jucunda
ID:
335833

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

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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.

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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 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

Cythna Letty (1895-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Letty' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:89416-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.