Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
perakensis
ID:
965876

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 23C: 90 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000965214

Common Names

  • Amorphophallus Perakensis
  • Perakensis Amorphophallus
  • Elephant Yam

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Description

Amorphophallus perakensis (also called Elephant Foot Yam, among many other common names) is a tuberous perennial native to Southeast Asia. It has large, lobed leaves and a tall, fleshy stem. It grows in moist, shady areas and is tolerant of both drought and flooding.

Uses & Benefits

Amorphophallus perakensis is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, including skin diseases, fever, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amorphophallus perakensis has small, 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 perakensis is a tropical plant that can be propagated from seed or from rhizome cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep them in a warm, humid environment. To propagate from rhizome cuttings, cut off a section of the rhizome and plant it in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment and water regularly.

Where to Find Amorphophallus perakensis

Amorphophallus perakensis is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical rainforests.

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:84422-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.