Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Galloway
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Aroideana 38: 8 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330318
Common Names
- Typhonium Attapeuensis
- Elephant Ear
- Devil's Tongue
Description
Typhonium attapeuensis (also called 'Attapeu Typhonium', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters in height. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Typhonium attapeuensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Typhonium attapeuensis has a large, white flower with yellow anthers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Typhonium attapeuensis is an herbaceous perennial that is native to Laos. It is best grown in a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall.
Where to Find Typhonium attapeuensis
Typhonium attapeuensis is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in the wild in countries such as Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Typhonium attapeuensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Typhonium attapeuensis?
Typhonium attapeuensis
What is the family of Typhonium attapeuensis?
Araceae
What is the native range of Typhonium attapeuensis?
Laos
Species in the Typhonium genus
Typhonium acetosella,
Typhonium adnatum,
Typhonium albidinervium,
Typhonium albispathum,
Typhonium bachmaense,
Typhonium blumei,
Typhonium bognerianum,
Typhonium bulbiferum,
Typhonium circinnatum,
Typhonium cordifolium,
Typhonium digitatum,
Typhonium echinulatum,
Typhonium filiforme,
Typhonium flagelliforme,
Typhonium fultum,
Typhonium gagnepainii,
Typhonium gallowayi,
Typhonium glaucum,
Typhonium griseum,
Typhonium hayatae,
Typhonium huense,
Typhonium hunanense,
Typhonium inopinatum,
Typhonium laoticum,
Typhonium lineare,
Typhonium medusae,
Typhonium orbifolium,
Typhonium pedatisectum,
Typhonium pedunculatum,
Typhonium penicillatum,
Typhonium pottingeri,
Typhonium pusillum,
Typhonium reflexum,
Typhonium roxburghii,
Typhonium sagittariifolium,
Typhonium saraburiense,
Typhonium subglobosum,
Typhonium trifoliatum,
Typhonium trilobatum,
Typhonium varians,
Typhonium violifolium,
Typhonium jinpingense,
Typhonium watanabei,
Typhonium baoshanense,
Typhonium conchiforme,
Typhonium sinhabaedyae,
Typhonium stigmatilobatum,
Typhonium tubispathum,
Typhonium praecox,
Typhonium neogracile,
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
Alan Galloway: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Galloway' in the authors string.