Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
asper
ID:
963907

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Engl.) Engl. & Gehrm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 23C: 84 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000963245

Common Names

  • Voodoo Lily
  • Snake Palm
  • Rough Arum

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Description

Amorphophallus asper (also called Rough Amorphophallus, among many other common names) is a tuberous perennial native to tropical regions of Asia. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and a tall, unbranched stem. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Amorphophallus asper is a tropical plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its large, showy flowers and its ability to attract pollinators. The plant is also used medicinally to treat various ailments, such as fever and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Amorphophallus asper is a large, white spathe with a yellow spadix in the center. The seed is a large, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, sessile leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amorphophallus asper is a tuberous perennial that grows up to 1 m tall. It is best grown in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. The seed should be sown in the spring in a sandy, well-draining soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Division should be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Amorphophallus asper

Amorphophallus asper can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands.

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

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Karl Gehrmann (1885-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gehrm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:84299-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.