ON THIS PLANT
Arisaema heterophyllum, the dancing crane cobra lily, belongs to the monocotyledonous flowering family Araceae. It is a perennial, rhizomatous herb native to East Asia. It has a spadix inflorescence and can be recognized by its green spathe and comparatively smaller central leaflet.The rhizome is often used in Chinese traditional medicine as a treatment for coughs, epilepsy, and tetanus. It is prepared using ginger and potassium aluminum sulphate for purifying purposes.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Diversileaf Jack in the Pulpit en Dancing Crane Cobra Lily
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