Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
medusae
ID:
329615

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hett. & Sookch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Aroideana 24: 41 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328947

Common Names

  • Typhonium medusae
  • Medusa Snake Lily
  • Medusae Arum

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Description

Typhonium medusae (also called Medusa Arum, 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, Africa, and Australia. It is found in lowland and montane rainforests, as well as in disturbed areas such as roadsides and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Typhonium medusae 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 medusae has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and long with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Typhonium medusae 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 medusae

Typhonium medusae is native to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Myanmar, and Vietnam.

Typhonium medusae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Typhonium medusae?

Typhonium medusae

What are the common names of Typhonium medusae?

Medusa Arum

What is the natural habitat of Typhonium medusae?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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

Wilbert Hetterscheid (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hett.' in the authors string.
Duangchai Sookchaloem: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sookch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20001009-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.