Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
angulatus
ID:
963809

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hett. & A.Vogel

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Blumea 39: 241 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000963147

Common Names

  • Angled Arum
  • Angled Corpse Flower
  • Angled Voodoo Lily

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Description

Amorphophallus angulatus (also called Angled Arum, among many other common names) is a tuberous perennial native to tropical Asia. It has a large, fleshy stem with large, heart-shaped leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often used as an ornamental plant.

Uses & Benefits

Amorphophallus angulatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, asthma, and diarrhea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Amorphophallus angulatus is a large, white spathe with a yellow spadix. The seed is a single-seeded berry. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amorphophallus angulatus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. For best results, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Dig up the plant and divide the root ball into several sections, making sure each section has some roots and foliage. Replant the divisions in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist.

Where to Find Amorphophallus angulatus

Amorphophallus angulatus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, from India to China.

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.
Art Vogel (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Vogel' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:979830-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.