Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
obovoideus
ID:
965702

Status:
valid

Authors:
Alderw.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 4: 164 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000965040

Common Names

  • Obovoideus Amorphophallus
  • Obovoide Amorphophallus
  • Obovoid Amorphophallus

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Description

Amorphophallus obovoideus (also called Obovoid Arum, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial plant native to tropical regions of Africa. It has a large tuber and can grow up to 2 meters in height. Its leaves are large and heart-shaped and its flowers are white in color. It grows in moist, well-drained soils and is shade tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Amorphophallus obovoideus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a unique flower structure and is often used in flower arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Amorphophallus obovoideus are small and white, with six petals and a central pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amorphophallus obovoideus can be propagated from seed or corms. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Corms should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until new growth appears. Both seeds and corms should be kept in a warm, bright location with indirect sunlight.

Where to Find Amorphophallus obovoideus

Amorphophallus obovoideus can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.

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,