Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
longiconnectivus
ID:
965306

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bogner

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 50: 397 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000964644

Common Names

  • Amorphophallus Longiconnectivus
  • Snake Palm
  • Voodoo Lily

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Description

Amorphophallus longiconnectivus (also called Long-connected Arum, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Southeast Asia. It is a low-growing plant with dark green leaves and white flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas such as forests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Amorphophallus longiconnectivus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amorphophallus longiconnectivus has small yellow flowers with four petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amorphophallus longiconnectivus is a tuberous perennial that is native to tropical regions of Africa. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, sandy soils. Propagation is done by seed or division of the tubers.

Where to Find Amorphophallus longiconnectivus

Amorphophallus longiconnectivus is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist, shady areas. It is also widely cultivated as an ornamental plant.

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

Josef Bogner (1939-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bogner' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:983158-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.