Arisaema siahaense
| Arisaema siahaense | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Alismatales |
| Family: | Araceae |
| Genus: | Arisaema |
| Species: | A. siahaense |
| Binomial name | |
| Arisaema siahaense R.Sengupta & S.S.Dash[1] | |
Arisaema siahaense is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is endemic to northeastern India and was discovered in the state of Mizoram. The species was formally identified and named in 2026 based on distinctive morphological characteristics.[2]
Description
Arisaema siahaense belongs to the genus Arisaema, commonly known as cobra lilies or jack-in-the-pulpit plants. It is characterized by its unique spathe coloration and tuber structure, which distinguish it from closely related species in the region. The plant typically grows in subtropical forest habitats at moderate elevations.[3]
The species epithet siahaense refers to the Siaha district of southern Mizoram, where the type specimen was collected.[3]
References
- ↑ "Arisaema siahaense". The International Plant Names Index. Retrieved 2026-08-04.
- ↑ Sengupta, Rabishankar; Dash, Sudhansu Sekhar (2026-01-28). "Arisaema siahaense sp. nov. (Araceae) from India". Nordic Journal of Botany. doi:10.1002/njb.05107. ISSN 0107-055X.
- 1 2 "New Cobra Lily species discovered in Mizoram's remote hills". NORTHEAST NOW. Retrieved 2026-02-23.