Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
bequaertii
ID:
964013

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Pl. Bequaert. 1: 174 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000963351

Common Names

  • Amorphophallus Bequaertii
  • Bequaert's Amorphophallus
  • Bequaert's Corpse Flower

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Description

Amorphophallus bequaertii (also called Bequaert'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 bequaertii 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

Amorphophallus bequaertii has a single, large, white flower with a long, yellow spadix. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amorphophallus bequaertii can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).

Where to Find Amorphophallus bequaertii

Amorphophallus bequaertii 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,

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