Family: Araceae
Author: (Thunb.) Schott
Bibliography: H.W.Schott & S.L.Endlicher, Melet. Bot.: 17 (1832)
Year: 1832
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Arisaema
Vegetable: False
Observations: Primorye to Korea, S. Kuril Is. to Japan
Description
Japanese arisaema, scientifically known as Arisaema serratum, is a fascinating and distinctive plant belonging to the Araceae family. First documented by renowned botanists Heinrich Wilhelm Schott and Stephan Ladislaus Endlicher in their 1832 publication “Melet. Bot.,” this species was formally ascribed its current classification by Schott, building on earlier work by Carl Peter Thunberg.
This particular arisaema species thrives in a range of East Asian regions, stretching from the Primorye province in Russia to Korea, and from the southern Kuril Islands to various localities across Japan. This geographical spread highlights its adaptability to diverse climatic and soil conditions typically found in temperate forested regions.
Visually, the Japanese arisaema is known for its unique structure, displaying a strikingly exotic appearance that enhances its ornamental value. It is characterized by its prominent, often glossy foliage and an intriguing inflorescence. The plant’s flowers are typically hooded, creating a spathe and spadix arrangement common to the Araceae family. This floral anatomy, combined with the plant’s rich green leaves, lends an air of mystery and elegance to shaded garden areas where it might be cultivated.
Notable for its ecological interactions, Arisaema serratum plays a role in the native habitats where it contributes to local biodiversity. It can serve as a food source and engage in symbiotic relationships with various pollinators that favor its distinct floral structure.
The Japanese arisaema remains a subject of interest for botanists and horticulturists alike, both for its ecological significance and its aesthetic appeals, such as its ability to lend a touch of exotic beauty to garden spaces that mimic its native, shaded forest environments.
Common Names
Eng: japanese arisaema
En: Japanese arisaema
Zh: Xi chi nan xing, 细齿南星
Zh-tw: 細齒南星
Zh-hant: 細齒南星
Synonyms
- Arum serratum (Thunb.)
- Arisaema serratum f. thunbergii (Makino)
- Arisaema japonicum var. serratum ((Thunb.) Engl.)
Distribution
- Japan (native)
- Korea (native)
- Kuril Is. (native)
- Primorye (native)
Additional Images
Leaf
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Bark
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Fruit
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Habit
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Flower
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Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/2866950)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:85796-1)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Arisaema serratum (Thunb.) Schott)