Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
aphyllus
ID:
963885

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) Hutch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Fl. W. Trop. Afr. 2: 362 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000963223

Common Names

  • Voodoo Lily
  • Snake Palm
  • Bare Arum

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Description

Amorphophallus aphyllus (also called 'Naked Amorphophallus', among many other common names) is a tuberous herb native to Southeast Asia, growing in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Amorphophallus aphyllus is a tropical plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its large, showy flowers and its ability to attract pollinators. The plant is also used medicinally to treat various ailments, such as fever and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Amorphophallus aphyllus is a white-greenish color and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amorphophallus aphyllus is a tuberous perennial that grows up to 1 m tall. It is best grown in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. The seed should be sown in the spring in a sandy, well-draining soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Division should be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Amorphophallus aphyllus

Amorphophallus aphyllus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, from India to China.

Species in the Amorphophallus genus

Amorphophallus mangelsdorffii, Amorphophallus operculatus, Amorphophallus sinuatus, Amorphophallus vogelianus, Amorphophallus julaihii, Amorphophallus andranogidroensis, Amorphophallus croatii, Amorphophallus erythrororrhachis, Amorphophallus fuscus, Amorphophallus gallowayi, Amorphophallus glaucophyllus, Amorphophallus xiei, Amorphophallus ranchanensis, Amorphophallus josefbogneri, Amorphophallus laoticus, Amorphophallus lunatus, Amorphophallus myosuroides, Amorphophallus ongsakulii, Amorphophallus prolificus, Amorphophallus reflexus, Amorphophallus schmidtiae, Amorphophallus serrulatus, Amorphophallus tuberculatus, Amorphophallus juliae, Amorphophallus niahensis, Amorphophallus suwidjianus, Amorphophallus aberrans, Amorphophallus abyssinicus, Amorphophallus albispathus, Amorphophallus albus, Amorphophallus amygdaloides, Amorphophallus angolensis, Amorphophallus angulatus, Amorphophallus angustispathus, Amorphophallus ankarana, Amorphophallus annulifer, Amorphophallus antsingyensis, Amorphophallus aphyllus, Amorphophallus asper, Amorphophallus asterostigmatus, Amorphophallus atrorubens, Amorphophallus atroviridis, Amorphophallus barthlottii, Amorphophallus baumannii, Amorphophallus beccarii, Amorphophallus bequaertii, Amorphophallus bonaccordensis, Amorphophallus borneensis, Amorphophallus boyceanus, Amorphophallus brachyphyllus,

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

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:84298-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.