Arisaema consanguineum

Arisaema consanguineum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Alismatales
Family: Araceae
Genus: Arisaema
Species:
A. consanguineum
Binomial name
Arisaema consanguineum
Subspecies[1]
  • Arisaema consanguineum subsp. consanguineum
  • Arisaema consanguineum subsp. kelung-insulare (Hayata) Gusman

Arisaema consanguineum, the Himalayan cobra lily, is a species of flowering plant in the arum lily family Araceae. It is a tuberous perennial native to the Himalayas, Indochina, and China.[1] A single stem, 1 m (3.3 ft) tall, bears a deciduous leaf with multiple radial leaflets. The flower is a deep maroon hooded spathe striped green and white. It appears in summer, and is followed by a cluster of brilliant red berries in autumn.[2]

It is cultivated as an ornamental plant for a permanently damp, sunny or partially shaded, sheltered spot, such as a woodland setting.[3] Though hardy to −5 °C (23 °F), the tuber may require protection during winter.

It is reported to cause indigestion and skin irritation if handled.[2]

  1. ^ a b "Arisaema consanguineum Schott". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Arisaema consanguineum". RHS. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
  3. ^ "Arisaema consanguineum". Gardenia.net. Retrieved 4 September 2021.