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Arisaema erubescens
Arisaema erubescens
Arisaema erubescens
Arisaema erubescensArisaema erubescensArisaema erubescensOverview
Arisaema erubescens is a flowering plant species in the genus Arisaema, endemic to Nepal.
Updated by lebachungtdh@gmail.com · 10/15/2026
Life cycle
From seed to productSeed tuber
Healthy **seed tubers** are cut into pieces with 2–3 eyes (or small tubers planted whole) and set in moist soil.
Tuber sprouting
Eyes break dormancy and shoots emerge while the root system develops.
Growth & flowering
The plant blooms with **purple-brown spathe in May–June**; pollination is by insects and wind.
New tubers & harvest
Foliage dies back and reserves move into the underground storage organ; **tubers dug in autumn–winter after the foliage dies**.
Uses
- Dries dampness and transforms phlegm.
- Dispels wind and stops convulsions.
- Reduces swelling and masses.
- Applied topically for swelling.
- Toxic; must be processed before use.
Habitat & conservation
Arisaema erubescens is a flowering plant species in the genus Arisaema, endemic to Nepal.
Conservation
Arisaema erubescens has not been assessed by the IUCN Red List (NE). As a medicinal plant, it benefits from sustainable collection and propagation to protect wild genetic resources.
References
- 1Wikipedia – Arisaema erubescens — Wikipedia,
- 2Kew POWO – Arisaema erubescens — Plants of the World Online (Kew),
- 3Wikidata – Q4069210 — Wikidata,