Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
xiei
ID:
805896

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Li & Z.L.Dao

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Novon 16: 240 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000805230

Common Names

  • Amorphophallus xiei
  • Xie's Amorphophallus
  • Xie's Devil's Tongue

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Description

Amorphophallus xiei (also called Xie's Amorphophallus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to China, and it grows in moist forests and grasslands. It has a large, dark green, heart-shaped leaf and a tall, white flower spike.

Uses & Benefits

Amorphophallus xiei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amorphophallus xiei has small, yellowish-green flowers with a pleasant scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amorphophallus xiei can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light for best results.

Where to Find Amorphophallus xiei

Amorphophallus xiei is native to China and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Amorphophallus xiei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amorphophallus xiei?

Amorphophallus xiei

What is the common name of Amorphophallus xiei?

Xie's Arum

Where is Amorphophallus xiei found?

It is found in the tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

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

Li Heng (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Li' in the authors string.
Zhi Ling Dao: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.L.Dao' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60443088-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.