Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
ranchanensis
ID:
835372

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ipor, A.Simon & Meekiong

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Folia Malaysiana 8: 1 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000834707

Common Names

  • Amorphophallus ranchanensis
  • Ranchanensis Amorphophallus
  • Amorphophallus Ranchanensis

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Description

Amorphophallus ranchanensis (also called Ranchan Amorphophallus, among many other common names) is a perennial of the Araceae family. It is native to India, and is found in humid forests. It has small, white flowers and can reach up to 2 meters in height.

Uses & Benefits

Amorphophallus ranchanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant, and as a food source. It is also used to make cosmetics and as a source of fiber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Amorphophallus ranchanensis is a small, yellowish-green flower with a white center, and the seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, light green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amorphophallus ranchanensis is a tropical plant native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.

Where to Find Amorphophallus ranchanensis

Amorphophallus ranchanensis is found in the tropical forests of India and Sri Lanka.

Amorphophallus ranchanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amorphophallus ranchanensis?

Amorphophallus ranchanensis

What is the common name of Amorphophallus ranchanensis?

Ranchanensis Amorphophallus

What is the natural habitat of Amorphophallus ranchanensis?

Tropical and subtropical regions in Asia

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

I.B. Ipor: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ipor' in the authors string.
Kalu Meekiong: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meekiong' in the authors string.
A. Simon: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Simon' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77086577-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.