Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
cicatricifer
ID:
964281

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hett.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Blumea 39: 247 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000963619

Common Names

  • Cicatricifer Arum
  • Cicatricifer
  • Cicatricifer Lily

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Description

Amorphophallus cicatricifer (also called the Scarred Arum, among many other common names) is a tuberous, perennial herb native to Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, shady habitats and has a large, fleshy stem with dark green, heart-shaped leaves. Its white-green flowers are large and clustered in the leaf axils.

Uses & Benefits

Amorphophallus cicatricifer is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to create hedges and borders, as well as for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Amorphophallus cicatricifer is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a three-celled capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amorphophallus cicatricifer is a tuberous perennial that grows in clumps. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It is best to water the plant in the morning and avoid wetting the foliage.

Where to Find Amorphophallus cicatricifer

Amorphophallus cicatricifer 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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:979835-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.