Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
asterostigmatus
ID:
963917

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bogner & Hett.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Blumea 36: 467 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000963255

Common Names

  • Amorphophallus Asterostigmatus
  • Star-Stigmatized Amorphophallus
  • Star-Stigmatized Corpse Flower

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Description

Amorphophallus asterostigmatus (also called Star-Stigmatized 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 asterostigmatus 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 asterostigmatus 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 asterostigmatus 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 asterostigmatus

Amorphophallus asterostigmatus is native to Southeast Asia.

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.
Josef Bogner (1939-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bogner' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:961109-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.