Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
macrorhizus
ID:
965380

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craib

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1912: 419 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000964718

Common Names

  • Amorphophallus Macrorhizus
  • Snake Palm
  • Voodoo Lily

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Amorphophallus macrorhizus 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 macrorhizus has white flowers with a yellow center and a strong odor. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amorphophallus macrorhizus 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 macrorhizus

Amorphophallus macrorhizus is native to India 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

William Grant Craib (1882-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craib' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:84393-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.