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]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Alismatales |
| Family: | Araceae |
| Genus: | Arisaema |
| Species: | A. consanguineum
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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]
Distribution
editIt occurs in China, Taiwan, India, Myanmar, Bhutan, Nepal and Thailand.[4]
Subspecies
editTwo subspecies are accepted.[1]
- Arisaema consanguineum subsp. consanguineum – western Himalayas to China and Indochina
- Arisaema consanguineum subsp. kelung-insulare (Hayata) Gusman – Taiwan
References
edit- ^ a b c "Arisaema consanguineum Schott". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
- ^ a b "Arisaema consanguineum". RHS. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
- ^ "Arisaema consanguineum". Gardenia.net. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
- ^ "Arisaema consanguineum". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture.
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