Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
claudelii
ID:
1317862

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Galloway & Ongsakul

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Aroideana 38: 5 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330316

Common Names

  • Amorphophallus claudelii
  • Snake Palm
  • Voodoo Lily

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Description

Amorphophallus claudelii (also called 'Claudel's Amorphophallus', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters in height. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Amorphophallus claudelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a cut flower for decoration. The plant has medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amorphophallus claudelii has a large, white flower with yellow anthers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amorphophallus claudelii is a tropical plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Propagation is by seed or division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Amorphophallus claudelii

Amorphophallus claudelii is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in the wild in countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.

Amorphophallus claudelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amorphophallus claudelii?

Amorphophallus claudelii

What is the family of Amorphophallus claudelii?

Araceae

What is the native range of Amorphophallus claudelii?

Laos

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

Annop Ongsakul: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ongsakul' in the authors string.
Alan Galloway: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Galloway' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60470212-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.