Arisaema consanguineum Tian Nan Xing (Araceae)

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Arisaema consanguineum
Tian Nan Xing
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The Arisaema consanguineum plant species is found in E. Asia - Himalayas to S.W. China It is a member of the Araceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Tian Nan Xing.

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Latin Name:  Arisaema consanguineum
Common Name:  Tian Nan Xing
Family:  Araceae
Author:  Schott.

Known Hazards:  The plant contains calcium oxylate crystals. These cause an extremely unpleasant sensation similar to needles being stuck into the mouth and tongue if they are eaten but they are easily neutralized by thoroughly drying or cooking the plant or by steeping it in water.

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  Damp shady forests and shrubberies, 1800 - 3300 metres in the Himalayas[51, 147].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a cool peaty soil in the bog, woodland garden or a sheltered border in semi-shade[200]. Prefers a loamy or peaty soil[1] and will tolerate a sunny position if the soil is moist but not water-logged and the position is not too exposed[1, 200]. This species requires a warm corner in British gardens[233]. Plants are nearly hardy in Britain, they normally succeed outdoors in the milder areas of the country[1]. They tolerate temperatures down to about -10°c[90], though the young growth can be damaged by spring frosts[238]. Tubers should be planted about 10cm deep[233]. Only plant out full sized tubers and mulch them with organic matter in the winter[200]. Plants need protection from slugs[200]. Most species in this genus are dioecious, but they are sometimes monoecious and can also change sex from year to year.

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