Arum maculatum

Arum maculatum, commonly known as Cuckoo Pint, Lords-and-Ladies, is a perennial.

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 Arum maculatum 11.1 History 11.2 Arum maculatum 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

Arum maculatum was described in 1753 by Carl Linnaeus. The name is considered as validly published.

[edit] Taxonomy

The Cuckoo Pint is a species in the genus Arum (Lords and Ladies ) which contains 27 species and belongs to the family of the Araceae (Arum Family).

[edit] Characteristics

[edit] Growth

The perennials grow to a height of approximately 0,4 meters and have a stemless habit.

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Arum maculatum is a decidious plant with simple leaves. The leaves appear at the base of the plant. They are arrow-shaped with entire margins.

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The flowers are spathes. The plants bloom from April to May. The flowers are arranged solitary.

The red fruits are berries and very ornamental.

[edit] Root System

[edit] Distribution

Arum maculatum is native to Europe, with the exception of Northern Europe where it is naturalized, and to Turkey.

[edit] Cultivation

The Cuckoo Pint prefers a sunny to half shady site and can withstand temperatures down to -23,3º C. It grows best in pebbly, loamy soil that is moderately moist.

[edit] Uses

Arum maculatum is used medicinally.

[edit] Maintenance

[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

Arum maculatum is poisonous.

 Please read the health issues note! 

[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Arum maculatum

[edit] History

[edit] Arum maculatum 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

More pictures of Arum maculatum in the

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• United States Department of Agriculturees:Arum maculatumfr:Arum maculatum