Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
johnsonii
ID:
965034

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 8: 156 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000964372

Common Names

  • Johnsonii Amorphophallus
  • Johnsonii Voodoo Lily
  • Giant Voodoo Lily

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Description

Amorphophallus johnsonii (also called 'Johnson's Arum', among many other common names) is a flowering plant native to the tropical rainforests of India and Sri Lanka. It is an herbaceous perennial with a large, heart-shaped leaf and a tall, fleshy flower spike. It grows in moist, shady areas and prefers a humid climate.

Uses & Benefits

Amorphophallus johnsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amorphophallus johnsonii has a large, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amorphophallus johnsonii is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows up to 12 inches tall and spreads up to 24 inches wide. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagate by division in spring or by seed in spring or summer.

Where to Find Amorphophallus johnsonii

Amorphophallus johnsonii is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

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

Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:84372-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.