Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
macrophyllus
ID:
1322730

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gagnep. ex Serebryanyi) Hett. & Claudel

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Aroideana 35: 43 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335184

Common Names

  • Macrophyllus Amorphophallus
  • Macrophyllus Spring Amorphophallus
  • Macrophyllus Mountain Amorphophallus

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Description

Amorphophallus macrophyllus (also called Giant Elephant Foot Yam, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and prefers moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Amorphophallus macrophyllus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source in some parts of Asia.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amorphophallus macrophyllus has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amorphophallus macrophyllus is a fast-growing, evergreen tuberous plant that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It can be propagated from tubers taken in spring or summer. The tubers should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist, well-draining medium. Once rooted, the tubers can be transplanted into individual pots or into the garden. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Amorphophallus macrophyllus

Amorphophallus macrophyllus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia and can be found in India, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam. It can also be found in the wild in parts of China.

Amorphophallus macrophyllus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amorphophallus macrophyllus?

Amorphophallus macrophyllus

What is the common name of Amorphophallus macrophyllus?

Large-leaved Amorphophallus

What is the natural habitat of Amorphophallus macrophyllus?

It is native to India.

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.
François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.
M.M. Serebryanyi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Serebryanyi' in the authors string.
Cyrille Claudel: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Claudel' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77125802-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.