Arisaema sikokianum

Arisaema sikokianum
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
(unranked):	Angiosperms
(unranked):	Monocots
Order:	Alismatales
Family:	Araceae
Subfamily:	Aroideae
Tribe:	Arisaemateae
Genus:	Arisaema
Species:	A. sikokianum
Binomial name
	Arisaema sikokianum; Fr. et Sav.
Synonyms
	Arum sazensoo Bürger ex Blume; Arisaema magnificum Nakai;

Arisaema sikokianum (Japanese Jack-in-the-Pulpit) is a herbaceous perennial plant. An unusual woodland plant noted for its unmistakable smoky-purple base, snow-white cup and large hood with purple, green and white stripes. Found only in moist, shaded areas on the Island of Shikoku in Japan.^[1] It is distantly related to Arisaema triphyllum which is common to eastern United States.^[2] In home gardens, it is a springtime planting and is often placed with shade-loving hostas and Bleeding hearts.^[3]

The plant is known to have existed and been admired in eighteenth century Japan.^[4] It may also cause contact irritation but is of little toxicologic importance.^[2]

External links

Botany Photo of the Day University of B.C ubcbotanicalgarden.org May 2, 2007
Arisaema sikokianum Image - Flavon's Wild herb and Alpine plants

References

^ ^a ^b Kew World Checklist of Selecte Plant Families
^ ^a ^b "Poisonous Plants of Pennsylvania". University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. Archived from the original on 21 March 2009. Retrieved 2009-04-17. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
^ "Japanese Jack in the Pulpit". Dutch Gardens. Archived from the original on December 3, 2008. Retrieved 2009-04-17. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
^ "Ryotai Kanyosai". ArtofthePrint.com. Retrieved 2009-04-17.

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[tasha-1] Kew World Checklist of Selecte Plant Families

[calvet1-2] "Poisonous Plants of Pennsylvania". University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. Archived from the original on 21 March 2009. Retrieved 2009-04-17. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

[3] "Japanese Jack in the Pulpit". Dutch Gardens. Archived from the original on December 3, 2008. Retrieved 2009-04-17. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

[4] "Ryotai Kanyosai". ArtofthePrint.com. Retrieved 2009-04-17.

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