Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
luzoniensis
ID:
965359

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 10: 289 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000964697

Common Names

  • Amorphophallus Luzoniensis
  • Snake Palm
  • Voodoo Lily

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Description

Amorphophallus luzoniensis (also called Luzon Giant Arum, among many other common names) is a flowering plant native to the Philippines. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is frost tender.

Uses & Benefits

Amorphophallus luzoniensis 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 skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amorphophallus luzoniensis has large, white flowers with six petals and a central pistil. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amorphophallus luzoniensis is a tropical tuberous perennial that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done in spring or summer when temperatures are warm. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division can be done by carefully digging up the tuber and dividing it into smaller pieces, each with at least one eye. Plant the divisions in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist.

Where to Find Amorphophallus luzoniensis

Amorphophallus luzoniensis is native to the Philippines and can be found in nurseries in this region.

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

Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:84391-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.