Amorphophallus thaiensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thaiensis
ID:
1321766
Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.Y.Hu) Hett.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Fl. Thailand 11(2): 178 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334220
Common Names
- Amorphophallus Thaiensis
- Thaiensis Amorphophallus
- Thaiensis Amorphophallus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Amorphophallus thaiensis (also called Thaiensis Amorphophallus, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Thailand. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in rocky and sandy soils in semi-desert and desert regions.
Uses & Benefits
Amorphophallus thaiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Amorphophallus thaiensis has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Amorphophallus thaiensis is a perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Amorphophallus thaiensis
Amorphophallus thaiensis is native to Thailand and can be found in the Chiang Mai province.
Amorphophallus thaiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Amorphophallus thaiensis?
Amorphophallus thaiensis
What is the common name of Amorphophallus thaiensis?
Thai Amorphophallus
Where is Amorphophallus thaiensis native to?
Thailand
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.
Shiu-Ying Hu (1910-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Y.Hu' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77122910-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.