Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
barthlottii
ID:
963980

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ittenb. & Lobin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 27: 147 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000963318

Common Names

  • Amorphophallus Barthlottii
  • Barthlott's Amorphophallus
  • Barthlott's Corpse Flower

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Description

Amorphophallus barthlottii (also called Barthlott's Amorphophallus, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to tropical Africa. It has a large, tuberous root and grows up to 1.5 m tall. It has large, green leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Amorphophallus barthlottii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Amorphophallus barthlottii is a white-greenish color and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amorphophallus barthlottii can be propagated by dividing the rhizome or by seed. Cultivation is best done in a warm, humid environment with plenty of water and bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Amorphophallus barthlottii

Amorphophallus barthlottii can be found in the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, from India to the Philippines.

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

Wolfram Lobin (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lobin' in the authors string.
Stephan Ittenbach (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ittenb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:998455-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.