Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
giganteum
ID:
916796

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Engl.) Cusimano & Hett.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Taxon 59: 445 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916131

Common Names

  • Sauromatum Giant
  • Voodoo Lily
  • Giant Voodoo Lily

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Description

Sauromatum giganteum (also called 'Giant Sauromatum', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to the tropical regions of Africa. It has a rosette of oval-shaped leaves with a gray-green coloration and clusters of bright, orange-red flowers. It is found growing in moist, sunny meadows and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Sauromatum giganteum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to control soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sauromatum giganteum is a small, white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sauromatum giganteum is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, sandy soils and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Sauromatum giganteum

Sauromatum giganteum is native to Brazil and can be found in wetland areas.

Sauromatum giganteum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sauromatum giganteum?

Sauromatum giganteum

What is the common name of Sauromatum giganteum?

Giganteum Sauromatum

What is the natural habitat of Sauromatum giganteum?

Grasslands, meadows, and other open areas

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.
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Natalie Cusimano: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cusimano' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77104738-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.