Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
andranogidroensis
ID:
805890

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hett. & Mangelsdorff

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Aroideana 29: 48 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000805224

Common Names

  • Amorphophallus andranogidroensis
  • Andranogidroensis
  • Amorphophallus

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Description

Amorphophallus andranogidroensis (also called Andranogidro Amorphophallus, among many other common names) is a herbaceous plant, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to Madagascar, and is found in dry deciduous forests, thickets, and coastal areas. It has simple, alternate leaves, and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Amorphophallus andranogidroensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Amorphophallus andranogidroensis is white and tubular with five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and green with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amorphophallus andranogidroensis can be propagated by seed or by division. It is best grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Amorphophallus andranogidroensis

Amorphophallus andranogidroensis is native to Madagascar and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Amorphophallus andranogidroensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amorphophallus andranogidroensis?

Amorphophallus andranogidroensis

What is the common name of Amorphophallus andranogidroensis?

Andranogidroensis

What is the natural habitat of Amorphophallus andranogidroensis?

Madagascar

Species in the Amorphophallus genus

Amorphophallus mangelsdorffii, Amorphophallus operculatus, Amorphophallus sinuatus, Amorphophallus vogelianus, Amorphophallus julaihii, Amorphophallus andranogidroensis, Amorphophallus croatii, Amorphophallus erythrororrhachis, Amorphophallus fuscus, Amorphophallus gallowayi, Amorphophallus glaucophyllus, Amorphophallus xiei, Amorphophallus ranchanensis, Amorphophallus josefbogneri, Amorphophallus laoticus, Amorphophallus lunatus, Amorphophallus myosuroides, Amorphophallus ongsakulii, Amorphophallus prolificus, Amorphophallus reflexus, Amorphophallus schmidtiae, Amorphophallus serrulatus, Amorphophallus tuberculatus, Amorphophallus juliae, Amorphophallus niahensis, Amorphophallus suwidjianus, Amorphophallus aberrans, Amorphophallus abyssinicus, Amorphophallus albispathus, Amorphophallus albus, Amorphophallus amygdaloides, Amorphophallus angolensis, Amorphophallus angulatus, Amorphophallus angustispathus, Amorphophallus ankarana, Amorphophallus annulifer, Amorphophallus antsingyensis, Amorphophallus aphyllus, Amorphophallus asper, Amorphophallus asterostigmatus, Amorphophallus atrorubens, Amorphophallus atroviridis, Amorphophallus barthlottii, Amorphophallus baumannii, Amorphophallus beccarii, Amorphophallus bequaertii, Amorphophallus bonaccordensis, Amorphophallus borneensis, Amorphophallus boyceanus, Amorphophallus brachyphyllus,

Species in the Araceae family

Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,

References

Wilbert Hetterscheid (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hett.' in the authors string.
Ralph Daniel Mangelsdorff (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mangelsdorff' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60443273-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.