Arum byzantinum
Arum byzantinum | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Alismatales |
Family: | Araceae |
Genus: | Arum |
Species: | A. byzantinum |
Binomial name | |
Arum byzantinum Blume | |
Synonyms[1] | |
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Arum byzantinum is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It was described in 1836.[1]
Description
Arum byzantinum is a small tuberous herb that spreads clonally through horizontal rhizomatous tubers.[1] Flowering takes place from late May to early June; flowers are borne on a spadix that produces an unpleasant smell.[1] Spadices are 4.5–10 centimetres long and have club-shaped, purple appendices.[1]
Habitat
The species is endemic to northwest Turkey, where it grows in deciduous woodland, hedgerows, and damp areas.[1]
Taxonomy
Within the genus Arum, it belongs to subgenus Arum, section Arum.[1] A. byzantinum is diploid, with a chromosome count of 2n = 28.[1]
The species should not be confused with Arum byzantinum Schott, a junior synonym of Arum concinnatum Schott. Although often sold as A. byzantinum in the horticultural trade, A. concinnatum is a more widespread, larger hexaploid species with large, yellow spadices.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Boyce, Peter (1993). The Genus Arum. London: HMSO. ISBN 0-11-250085-4.
External links
- "Arum byzantinum". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
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