Status:
valid
Authors:
Ipor, Tawan & P.C.Boyce
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 56: 156 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000791160
Common Names
- Amorphophallus julaihii
- Julaih's Amorphophallus
- Julaih's Corpse Flower
Description
Amorphophallus julaihii (also called Julaihii Amorphophallus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb, growing up to 1.5 meters tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Amorphophallus julaihii is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Amorphophallus julaihii flower is a small, white, star-shaped bloom with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, light green, and have long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Amorphophallus julaihii can be propagated from seeds or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Prune it regularly to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Amorphophallus julaihii
Amorphophallus julaihii is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, particularly in Indonesia and Malaysia.
Amorphophallus julaihii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Amorphophallus julaihii?
Amorphophallus julaihii
What is the common name of Amorphophallus julaihii?
Julaih's Amorphophallus
What type of plant is Amorphophallus julaihii?
Perennial
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
I.B. Ipor: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ipor' in the authors string.