Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
terrestris
ID:
1322732

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hett. & Claudel

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Aroideana 35: 47 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335186

Common Names

  • Terrestris Amorphophallus
  • Terrestris Spring Amorphophallus
  • Terrestris Mountain Amorphophallus

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Description

Amorphophallus terrestris (also called Elephant Foot Yam, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and prefers moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Amorphophallus terrestris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source in some parts of Asia.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amorphophallus terrestris has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amorphophallus terrestris is a slow-growing, evergreen tuberous plant that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It can be propagated from tubers taken in spring or summer. The tubers should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist, well-draining medium. Once rooted, the tubers can be transplanted into individual pots or into the garden. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Amorphophallus terrestris

Amorphophallus terrestris is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia and can be found in India, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam. It can also be found in the wild in parts of China.

Amorphophallus terrestris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amorphophallus terrestris?

Amorphophallus terrestris

What is the common name of Amorphophallus terrestris?

Terrestrial Amorphophallus

What is the natural habitat of Amorphophallus terrestris?

It is native to India.

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.
Cyrille Claudel: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Claudel' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77125804-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.