Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
borneensis
ID:
964041

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Engl.) Engl. & Gehrm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 23C: 79 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000963379

Common Names

  • Borneo Arum
  • Borneo Corpse Plant
  • Borneo Voodoo Lily

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Description

Amorphophallus borneensis (also called Borneo Amorphophallus, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Southeast Asia. It is a tall, upright plant with large, dark green leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types.

Uses & Benefits

Amorphophallus borneensis is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amorphophallus borneensis has small, yellow-green flowers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amorphophallus borneensis 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 borneensis

Amorphophallus borneensis 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

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:84306-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.