Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
khammouanensis
ID:
1317863

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Galloway

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Aroideana 38: 6 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330317

Common Names

  • Amorphophallus Khammouanensis
  • Voodoo Lily
  • Snake Plant

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Description

Amorphophallus khammouanensis (also called 'Khammouan Amorphophallus', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters in height. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Amorphophallus khammouanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amorphophallus khammouanensis has a large, white flower with yellow anthers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amorphophallus khammouanensis is an herbaceous perennial that is native to Laos. It is best grown in a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall.

Where to Find Amorphophallus khammouanensis

Amorphophallus khammouanensis is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in the wild in countries such as Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Amorphophallus khammouanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amorphophallus khammouanensis?

Amorphophallus khammouanensis

What is the family of Amorphophallus khammouanensis?

Araceae

What is the native range of Amorphophallus khammouanensis?

Laos

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

Alan Galloway: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Galloway' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60470213-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.