Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
antilogum
ID:
966728

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1870

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 7: 112 (1870)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000966066

Common Names

  • Antilogum Amorphospermum
  • Antilogum Voodoo Lily
  • Antilogum Amorphophallus

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Description

Amorphospermum antilogum (also called Antilog Mangrove, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 8 meters tall. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in mangrove forests, estuaries, and coastal areas. It has glossy, elliptic-shaped leaves that are dark green in color and have a yellowish-green midrib.

Uses & Benefits

Amorphospermum antilogum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Amorphospermum antilogum is small, white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amorphospermum antilogum is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the tuber. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. The tuber can be divided in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Amorphospermum antilogum

Amorphospermum antilogum is native to Southeast Asia, including parts of India, Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Species in the Amorphospermum genus

Species in the Sapotaceae family

Afrosersalisia rwandensis, Amorphospermum antilogum, Argania spinosa, Aubregrinia taiensis, Aulandra beccarii, Aulandra cauliflora, Aulandra longifolia, Autranella congolensis, Baillonella toxisperma, Beccariella balansana, Beccariella crebrifolia, Beccariella lasiantha, Beccariella novocaledonica, Beccariella xerocarpa, Beccariella brownlessiana, Boerlagella spectabilis, Breviea sericea, Burckella banikiensis, Burckella erythrophylla, Burckella fijiensis, Burckella hillii, Burckella macropoda, Burckella magusum, Burckella obovata, Burckella parvifolia, Burckella polymera, Burckella poolei, Burckella richii, Burckella sorei, Burckella thurstonii, Capurodendron androyense, Capurodendron ankaranense, Capurodendron antongiliense, Capurodendron apollonioides, Capurodendron bakeri, Capurodendron costatum, Capurodendron delphinense, Capurodendron gracilifolium, Capurodendron greveanum, Capurodendron ludiifolium, Capurodendron madagascariense, Capurodendron mandrarense, Capurodendron microphyllum, Capurodendron nodosum, Capurodendron perrieri, Capurodendron pervillei, Capurodendron pseudoterminalia, Capurodendron rubrocostatum, Capurodendron rufescens, Capurodendron sakalavum,