Description
Typhonium gallowayi (also called Elephant Ear Arum, Elephant Ear, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Australia, and Africa. It grows in moist, shady areas in forests, grasslands, and wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Typhonium gallowayi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Typhonium gallowayi has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two pairs of cotyledons and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Typhonium gallowayi is a terrestrial or tuberous plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Typhonium gallowayi
Typhonium gallowayi is native to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Myanmar, and Vietnam.