Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
glaucophyllus
ID:
805895

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hett. & Serebryanyi

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Aroideana 29: 58 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000805229

Common Names

  • Amorphophallus glaucophyllus
  • Glaucous Amorphophallus
  • Glaucous Devil's Tongue

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Description

Amorphophallus glaucophyllus (also called Glaucous Amorphophallus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, and it grows in moist forests and grasslands. It has a large, glaucous green, heart-shaped leaf and a tall, white flower spike.

Uses & Benefits

Amorphophallus glaucophyllus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Amorphophallus glaucophyllus is white and tubular with five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and green with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amorphophallus glaucophyllus can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light for best results.

Where to Find Amorphophallus glaucophyllus

Amorphophallus glaucophyllus is native to Madagascar and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Amorphophallus glaucophyllus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amorphophallus glaucophyllus?

Amorphophallus glaucophyllus

What is the common name of Amorphophallus glaucophyllus?

Blue-Leaf Arum

Where is Amorphophallus glaucophyllus found?

It is found in the tropical rainforests of 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

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60443283-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.