Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
sumawongii
ID:
966343

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bogner) Bogner & Mayo

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Aroideana 8: 19 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000965681

Common Names

  • Sumawongii Palmetto
  • Sumawongii Palm
  • Sumawongii Palmetto

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Description

Amorphophallus sumawongii (also called Sumawong's 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 sumawongii 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 sumawongii 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 sumawongii can be propagated from seed or by division of the clumps. It is best grown in moist, well-drained, acidic soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be pruned back to the ground in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Amorphophallus sumawongii

Amorphophallus sumawongii 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,

References

Josef Bogner (1939-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bogner' in the authors string.
Simon Joseph Mayo (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mayo' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:969030-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.