Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
subcymbiformis
ID:
966332

Status:
valid

Authors:
Alderw.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 1: 366 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000965670

Common Names

  • Subcymbiformis Corpse Flower
  • Subcymbiformis Voodoo Lily
  • Subcymbiformis Amorphophallus

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Description

Amorphophallus subcymbiformis (also called Subcymbiform Amorphophallus, among many other common names) is a species of aroid native to Southeast Asia. It is a large, tuberous plant with a single, unbranched stem, reaching heights of up to 2 m (6.6 ft). Its leaves are large and divided into multiple lobes. It is found in moist, tropical forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Amorphophallus subcymbiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The leaves of the plant are edible and are rich in vitamins and minerals. The roots of the plant are also used to make a tea that is believed to have anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Amorphophallus subcymbiformis are small and yellow, with a pleasant scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amorphophallus subcymbiformis is a slow-growing species that prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed or division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Amorphophallus subcymbiformis

Amorphophallus subcymbiformis is native to tropical rainforests 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,