Arisaema heterophyllum
| Arisaema heterophyllum | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Alismatales |
| Family: | Araceae |
| Genus: | Arisaema |
| Species: | A. heterophyllum |
| Binomial name | |
| Arisaema heterophyllum | |
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.