Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
konjac
ID:
965089

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Koch

Source:
wcs

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Wochenschr. Gärtnerei Pflanzenk. 1(4): 262 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000964427

Common Names

  • Konjac Arum
  • Konjac Voodoo Lily
  • Konjac Snake Palm

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Description

Amorphophallus konjac (also called Konjac, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to tropical and subtropical eastern Asia, from Japan and China south to Indonesia. It grows in moist, shady areas and can reach up to 1 meter in height.

Uses & Benefits

Amorphophallus konjac is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Amorphophallus konjac is a yellow-greenish color and has a cup-shaped structure. The seed is a small, three-lobed capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amorphophallus konjac is a small, tuberous perennial that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to Japan and China. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by division or seeds. Division should be done in spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a moist, well-draining soil. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering in winter.

Where to Find Amorphophallus konjac

Amorphophallus konjac is native to Japan and can be found in moist forests and grasslands at elevations of up to 1,500 m.

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

Karl Koch (1809-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Koch' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:84377-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.