Status:
valid
Authors:
(Engl.) Engl. & Gehrm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 23C: 81 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000965659
Common Names
- Stuhlmann's Corpse Flower
- Stuhlmann's Voodoo Lily
- Stuhlmann's Amorphophallus
Description
Amorphophallus stuhlmannii (also called Stuhlmann's amorphophallus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Tanzania. It is found in humid lowland forests, often near streams or in swamps. It grows to a height of 1–2 m (3–6 ft).
Uses & Benefits
Amorphophallus stuhlmannii is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, colds, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used for its ornamental value, as it is a popular ornamental plant.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Amorphophallus stuhlmannii sub. stuhlmannii
Amorphophallus stuhlmannii sub. congoensis (A.D.Hawkes) Ittenb.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Amorphophallus stuhlmannii 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 stuhlmannii can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Amorphophallus stuhlmannii
Amorphophallus stuhlmannii can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast 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,