Arisaema triphyllum

Arisaema triphyllum (= Arisaema quinatum), commonly known as Indian Turnip, belongs to the group of bulbous and tuberous plants.

Contents 1 Naming 2 Taxonomy 3 Characteristics 3.1 Growth 3.2 Wood and Bark 3.3 Leaves 3.4 Flowers and Fruit 3.5 Root System 4 Distribution 5 Cultivation 6 Uses 7 Maintenance 8 Varities and Cultivars 9 Poisonousness 10 Pests and Diseases 11 Man and Arisaema triphyllum 11.1 History 11.2 Arisaema triphyllum in art 11.3 Symbolism 11.4 Superstition 12 See also 13 References 13.1 Literature 13.2 Footnotes 14 Non-commercial Links

[edit] Naming

Arisaema triphyllum was already described and the name validly published by Carl Linnaeus. It was not until 1832, however, that Heinrich Wilhelm Schott reclassified it into todays valid botanical systematics.

[edit] Taxonomy

The Indian Turnip is a species in the genus Arisaema (Jack in the pulpit) which contains 220 species and belongs to the family of the Araceae (Arum Family).

[edit] Characteristics

[edit] Growth

The plants grow to a height of approximately 0,6 meters.They grow at a moderate rate and have a moderate lifespan.

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Arisaema triphyllum is a decidious plant with three-palmate leaves. The leaves appear at the base of the plant. They are mid green and ovate.

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The flowers are spathes and green. The plants bloom from March to April. The flowers are arranged solitary.

The red fruits are berries and very ornamental. They develop in summer.

[edit] Root System

[edit] Distribution

Arisaema triphyllum is native to eastern Canada, the Northeast of the US, the central Northeast of the US, the southern Prairie States of the US, the Southeast of the US and Florida.

[edit] Cultivation

The Indian Turnip prefers a half schady site and can withstand temperatures down to -34,4º C. It grows best in soils that are moist. The plants are only slightly drought tolerant. They will do moderately well in anaerobic soils and are moderately tolerant of limy conditions.

[edit] Uses

Arisaema triphyllum is used medicinally.

[edit] Maintenance

[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

 Please read the health issues note! 

[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Arisaema triphyllum

[edit] History

[edit] Arisaema triphyllum in art

[edit] Symbolism

[edit] Superstition

[edit] See also

[edit] References

[edit] Literature

• Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
• Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
• efloras.org

[edit] Footnotes

[edit] Non-commercial Links

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• United States Department of Agriculturees:Arisaema triphyllumfr:Arisaema triphyllum