Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
konkanensis
ID:
965110

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hett., S.R.Yadav & K.S.Patil

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Blumea 39: 289 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000964448

Common Names

  • Konkanensis Arum
  • Konkanensis Voodoo Lily
  • Konkanensis Snake Palm

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Description

Amorphophallus konkanensis (also called Konkan Arum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is a tuberous herbaceous perennial, native to India. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Amorphophallus konkanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It has a number of medicinal uses, including treating skin conditions, wounds, and infections.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Amorphophallus konkanensis var. kinnerasaniensis J.Swamy & Rasingam
Amorphophallus konkanensis var. konkanensis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Amorphophallus konkanensis 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 konkanensis is a small, tuberous perennial that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to India. 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 konkanensis

Amorphophallus konkanensis is native to India 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

Wilbert Hetterscheid (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hett.' in the authors string.
Shrirang Ramchandra Yadav (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.R.Yadav' in the authors string.
K.S. Patil: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.S.Patil' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:979863-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.