Description
Typhonium hunanense (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 hunanense 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 hunanense has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and long with a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Typhonium hunanense 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.