Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
scutatus
ID:
966196

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hett. & T.C.Chapm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Blumea 46: 270 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000965534

Common Names

  • Scutatus Amorphophallus
  • Scutatus Corpse Flower
  • Amorphophallus Scutatus

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Description

Amorphophallus scutatus (also called 'Shield Amorphophallus', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to Southeast Asia. It is found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Amorphophallus scutatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Amorphophallus scutatus is yellow and has a dark center. The seed is small and oval, and the seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amorphophallus scutatus is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in a well-draining potting mix in a warm, humid environment. The seedlings should be kept moist and fertilized regularly. Once the plants are established, they should be watered and fertilized regularly, and pruned to maintain their shape.

Where to Find Amorphophallus scutatus

Amorphophallus scutatus can be found in India and Sri Lanka.

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

Wilbert Hetterscheid (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hett.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1021615-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.