Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
mekongensis
ID:
965520

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl. & Gehrm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 23C: 96 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000964858

Common Names

  • Mekong Arum
  • Voodoo Lily
  • Snake Plant

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Description

Amorphophallus mekongensis (also called Mekong Arum, among many other common names) is a tuberous plant native to Southeast Asia. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and a tall, white flower. It is typically found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Amorphophallus mekongensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a hedge plant. It is known for its large, showy flowers and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Amorphophallus mekongensis has large, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amorphophallus mekongensis is a tropical plant that is best propagated from rhizome cuttings. Take a cutting of a rhizome and allow it to dry out for a few days before planting it in well-draining soil. Water the cutting regularly until it takes root. It can also be propagated from seeds, which should be sown in a sandy, well-draining soil.

Where to Find Amorphophallus mekongensis

Amorphophallus mekongensis is native to Laos and can be found in the wild in the provinces of Luang Prabang and Vientiane.

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

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Karl Gehrmann (1885-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gehrm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:84401-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.