Classification
Class
Magnoliopsida Brongn.
Order
Alismatales R.Br. ex Bercht. & J.Presl
Family
Araceae Juss.
 Subordinate Taxa
 Nomenclature
Scientific Name:
Arum L., Sp. Pl. 964 (1753)
Vernacular Name(s):
Arum
 Description

Scapose, tuberous, monoecious perennial herbs. Leaves hastate or sagittate. Inflorescence solitary, terminal, scape terete; spathe funnel-shaped. Spadix much < spathe; female flowers basal, sterile flowers between these and male flowers, with upper zone of sterile flowers below terminal, clavate, stipitate appendage. Berry scarlet or purplish.

[From: Healy and Edgar (1980) Flora of New Zealand. Volume 3.]

 Biostatus
Exotic
Number of species in New Zealand within Arum L.
CategoryNumber
Exotic: Fully Naturalised1
Exotic: Casual1
Total2
 Bibliography
Linnaeus, C. 1753: Species Plantarum. Impensis Laurentii Salvii, Stockholm.
Mabberley, D.J. 2008: Mabberley's plant book, a portable dictionary of plants, their classification and uses. Edition 3. Cambridge University Press.