Arisaema jacquemontii (Araceae)

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Arisaema jacquemontii
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The Arisaema jacquemontii plant species is found in E. Asia - Himalayas - Afghanistan to S.E. Tibet. It is a member of the Araceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. cornutum. A. exile.

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Latin Name:  Arisaema jacquemontii
Family:  Araceae
Author:  Bl.

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:  0.6   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  Shrubberies and rocky slopes in upper forest and lower alpine zones in the drier areas of the Himalayas, 2400 - 4000 metres[51].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a cool moist peaty soil in the bog, woodland garden or a sheltered border in semi-shade[134, 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 is probably the hardiest of the Himalayan species and should succeed outdoors in a suitable position in many parts of the country[90]. Only plant out full sized tubers and mulch them with organic matter in the winter[200]. Plants need protection from slugs[200]. Closely related to A. wardii. 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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