Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
crispifolius
ID:
1323114

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Galloway, Ongsakul & Petra Schmidt

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Aroideana 35: 57 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335568


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Description

Amorphophallus crispifolius (also called Crispy-Leaved Amorphophallus, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to India. It has a single stem and produces yellow or white flowers. It is found in moist, shady forests at elevations of 1,000–2,000 m. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Amorphophallus crispifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for erosion control, as a ground cover, and as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amorphophallus crispifolius has white flowers with three petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have three, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amorphophallus crispifolius is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It is a tuberous perennial with a large, bright green, heart-shaped leaf. The plant can be propagated by dividing the tuber or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. It should be planted in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Amorphophallus crispifolius

Amorphophallus crispifolius can be found in Thailand.

Amorphophallus crispifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amorphophallus crispifolius?

Amorphophallus crispifolius

What is the family of Amorphophallus crispifolius?

Araceae

What is the common name of Amorphophallus crispifolius?

Crisp-Leaved Amorphophallus

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.
Petra Schmidt: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Petra Schmidt' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77127641-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.