Status:
valid
Authors:
Steenis
Source:
wcs
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 2: 302 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000965457
Common Names
- Amorphophallus Sagittarius
- Sagittarius Arum
- Sagittarius Stinkhorn
Description
Amorphophallus sagittarius (also called Arrow-Leaf Amorphophallus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Southeast Asia. It has a single stem and grows up to 1.2 m tall. It has arrow-shaped leaves and produces white flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Amorphophallus sagittarius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Amorphophallus sagittarius are small and yellow-green. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Amorphophallus sagittarius is a tropical plant that can be grown in a warm, humid environment. It prefers a well-drained soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. The seed should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 25-30°C. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Amorphophallus sagittarius
Amorphophallus sagittarius is native to India and can be found in tropical forests and moist areas.
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,