Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
koratensis
ID:
965121

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gagnep.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 9: 118 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000964459

Common Names

  • Koratensis Arum
  • Koratensis Voodoo Lily
  • Koratensis Snake Palm

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amorphophallus koratensis 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 koratensis is a small, tuberous perennial that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to Thailand. 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 koratensis

Amorphophallus koratensis is native to Thailand 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

François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:84378-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.