Arisaema heterocephalum subsp. majus
Araceae
- Range
- Endemic to Tokunoshima
In the diorama, it blooms vigorously in winter.
This Arisaema species grows on cliffs and at the edges of forests in lowlands. It blooms between December and January, with larger individuals reaching up to 60 cm tall. Its subspecies, A. h. subsp. heterocephalum, is found in the mountainous areas of Amami-Oshima and Tokunoshima. Compared to the subspecies, this plant is larger and has an overall greener appearance.
Habitat of This Animal:
A:Forest along the valley - A1:Accessible forest
While there are also high mountains in Tokunoshima Island, there are also plateaus formed by raised coral reefs surrounding such mountains. These plateaus, with base rock made of Ryukyu limestone, formed a complicated terrain as a result of erosion. Forests growing on such plateau are made of plants preferring limestone soil, and this is one of the important factors characterizing the nature of Tokunoshima Island.
This A1:Accessible forest