Amorphophallus fallax - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fallax
ID:
1411580
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Serebryanyi) Hett. & Claudel
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Aroideana 35: 43 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424045
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Amorphophallus fallax (also called 'False Amorphophallus', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Southeast Asia. It is an herbaceous plant, characterized by its large, white flowers with yellow and purple markings. It grows in humid, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Amorphophallus fallax is used for its edible fruits, as an ornamental plant, and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Amorphophallus fallax has large, white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Amorphophallus fallax is a tuberous plant native to Southeast Asia. It prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-draining soil. Propagation can be done through division of the tubers or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.
Where to Find Amorphophallus fallax
Amorphophallus fallax is native to India.
Amorphophallus fallax FAQ
What is the scientific name of Amorphophallus fallax?
Amorphophallus fallax
What type of plant is Amorphophallus fallax?
Tuberous herb
Where is Amorphophallus fallax native to?
India
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.
M.M. Serebryanyi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Serebryanyi' in the authors string.
Cyrille Claudel: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Claudel' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77125798-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.