Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
gigas
ID:
964737

Status:
valid

Authors:
Teijsm. & Binn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Natuurk. Tijdschr. Ned.-Indië 24: 329 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000964075

Common Names

  • Amorphophallus Gigas
  • Giant Corpse Flower
  • Giant Stink Lily

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Description

Amorphophallus gigas (also called Giant Amorphophallus, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to tropical Asia. It grows in moist, shady areas and is characterized by its large, white-veined leaves and its white-spotted flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Amorphophallus gigas is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as skin diseases, fever, and stomach disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Amorphophallus gigas is a large, white, trumpet-shaped flower. The seed is a large, black, hard seed. The seedlings are small and green with five petals.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amorphophallus gigas can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Amorphophallus gigas

Amorphophallus gigas is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

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

Johannes Elias Teijsmann (1808-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Teijsm.' in the authors string.
Simon Binnendijk (1821-1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Binn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:84349-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.