Plants in genus amorphophallus
Amorphophallus hewittii
Amorphophallus hewittii, a rare tropical perennial from Borneo, is notable for its maroon spathe and tall spadix. This voodoo lily emits a strong odor to attract pollinators and has a distinctive growth habit. It features a giant leaf on a tall stalk and blooms every three years. The plant's large proportions and unique appearance make it a fascinating addition to tropical gardens.
Amorphophallus lambii
Amorphophallus lambii is a unique plant known for its bizarre inflorescences that emit a carrion-like stench to attract pollinators. More colorful and showy than its relative Amorphophallus titanum, it flowers at a manageable size and is easy to grow in high humidity and temperatures above 60°F. The plant dies down to corms and rests for a few months.
Amorphophallus kiusianus
Amorphophallus kiusianus is a unique plant known for its palm-like foliage and striking inflorescence. It features a green and white speckled spathe with a contrasting spadix that can be green or black. This species is durable and hardy, flowering every other year and producing a solitary leaf post-bloom. It is self-fertile and thrives in part sun to light shade, making it suitable for various garden settings. Originating from regions like China and Japan, it is a tropical-looking plant that can add an exotic touch to gardens. Its ability to attract insects and resist deer makes it a practical choice for gardeners. The plant's multicolor flowering and ornamental seed or fruit add to its visual appeal.
Amorphophallus titanum
Amorphophallus titanum, known for having the largest inflorescence in the world, emits a carrion-like stench to attract pollinators. This plant, native to Sumatra's rainforests, requires warm, humid conditions and blooms infrequently.
Amorphophallus prainii
Amorphophallus prainii, commonly known as the voodoo lily, features a bizarre flower with a speckled spathe and a white, banana-like spadix. It emits a carrion-like odor to attract pollinators and is easy to grow in a mix of peat, perlite, and orchid bark.
Amorphophallus henryi
Amorphophallus henryi, native to Taiwan, is a unique plant with a 2-foot tall speckled green petiole and a giant divided leaf resembling a palm frond. Its flower resembles a glossy purple volcanic caldera with a dark purple spadix and produces dark blue berries after pollination. This plant is known for its unusual form and rancid-smelling flowers.
Amorphophallus bulbifer
Amorphophallus bulbifer is a subtropical tuberous plant known for its heavily speckled, 30-inch tall stems and unique pink vase-shaped flowers. It forms a large patch with multiple stems from one tuber and features a large hand-like leaf atop the stalk. This voodoo lily produces a deep red center and unique fragrance, adding an exotic touch to gardens.
Amorphophallus paeoniifolius
Amorphophallus paeoniifolius, commonly known as Elephant Foot Yam or Stink Lily, is a tropical plant with green marbled fleshy petioles and giant peony-like leaves. It produces a unique flower with a putrid smell that attracts pollinators. This plant is cultivated for its edible tubers and used in traditional dishes.
Amorphophallus variabilis
Amorphophallus variabilis is an Indonesian species known for having the tallest inflorescence in the world. It produces a carrion-like stench and features a white spathe with a long spadix. This plant requires high humidity and warm temperatures.
Amorphophallus yuloensis
Amorphophallus yuloensis is a unique plant native to the high elevations of Yunnan, China, featuring a tall green stalk and a large, deeply cut leaf. It produces a creamy flower similar to its relative, Amorphophallus yunnanensis, and is known for its blue fruit following the flowering period. This plant forms warty offsets on top of the leaf, adding to its distinctive appearance.
Amorphophallus carneus
Amorphophallus carneus is a tropical plant native to limestone rock formations in Malaysia and Thailand. It features a 15-inch tall pinkish-red petiole topped with a glossy green leaf and a pink cup holding a light pink spadix. This plant forms tuber offsets and is known for its unusual appearance, making it a fascinating addition to collections of exotic plants.
Amorphophallus konjac 'Gordons Gold'
Amorphophallus konjac 'Gordons Gold' is a hardy plant known for its striking gold foliage, which holds its color in lightly filtered shade or with a few hours of sun. It emerges before mid-June and contrasts beautifully with purple or blue groundcovers. This plant is drought-tolerant and deer-resistant, making it a unique addition to shaded garden areas.
Amorphophallus harmandii 'Lop Buri'
Amorphophallus harmandii 'Lop Buri' is a unique plant collected from Lop Buri, Thailand, with petioles reaching 2 feet tall and glaucous leaves. It is distinct from Pseudodracontium harmandii and adds an exotic touch to plant collections.
Amorphophallus koratensis
Amorphophallus koratensis is a striking plant with stems that vary in color from solid green to purple with silver spots. Each 6-foot tall stem is topped with large, typical foliage for the species. This plant is best kept potted during winter months and thrives in warm, humid conditions. It is known for its unique appearance and is a fascinating addition to any plant collection.
Amorphophallus myosuroides 'Silver Saddle'
Amorphophallus myosuroides 'Silver Saddle' is a unique plant discovered in Laos, known for its solitary light green leaf and white mousetail-like inflorescence. It grows on shaded rock ledges and can re-flower multiple times during the summer, making it a fascinating addition to shaded gardens.
Amorphophallus decussilvae
Amorphophallus decussilvae is a giant Indonesian plant related to A. gigas, featuring a single green leaf atop a speckled petiole. Its inflorescence includes a purple spathe and white spadix, making it a visually striking species. This plant is challenging to grow and best suited for advanced gardeners who can provide the specific conditions it requires.
Amorphophallus dunnii
Amorphophallus dunnii is a subtropical plant native to China, known for its unusual flower that resembles an ice cream cone. The flower stalk can reach up to 2 feet tall, with a green and white speckled spathe and a creamy white spadix. This plant emits a scent reminiscent of fresh carrots and is a fast-offsetting species, making it suitable for beginners. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires occasional watering during the growing season.
Amorphophallus saururus
Amorphophallus saururus is a plant species from North Thailand, known for its foliage that emerges atop an 18-inch tall stalk. It features black-green foliage with a dramatic red edge and is selected for its beautiful red stem.
Amorphophallus krausei 'Kew Form'
Amorphophallus krausei 'Kew Form' is a unique plant with a 3-foot tall smooth greyish stem adorned with black spots. It features a glaucous leaf and a greenish-white spathe that reaches 8 inches in height. The flower emits a fragrance reminiscent of a gas leak, which is characteristic of many Amorphophallus species. This plant thrives in part sun to light shade and is known for its ornamental value and ability to attract insects.
Amorphophallus myosuroides 'Aga175600'
Amorphophallus myosuroides 'Aga175600' is a unique plant discovered in Laos, known for its solitary light green radial leaf and white mousetail-like inflorescence. It grows on vertical, shaded rock ledges and can re-flower up to three times during the summer. The plant reaches about 8 inches in height and is appreciated for its unusual appearance.
Amorphophallus napalensis
Amorphophallus napalensis is a striking plant from the Himalayan regions of Bhutan, Nepal, and India, featuring a 3-foot tall stem with a tan and black pattern and a radial leaf resembling a miniature palm tree. Its flower, similar to Amorphophallus bulbifer, opens at dusk and attracts beetles.
Amorphophallus atroviridis 'Pewterware'
Amorphophallus atroviridis 'Pewterware' is a unique plant from north central Thailand, known for its pewter foliage with a narrow red edge. It features 1-foot tall stalks speckled reddish-brown and a summer-borne inflorescence with a small pink cup and well-sized spadix. This plant is suitable for dry shade and can be a striking addition to tropical or fairy gardens.
Amorphophallus declinatus
Amorphophallus declinatus, discovered in Palawan, Philippines, is a striking plant resembling Amorphophallus konjac. It features 4-foot tall rough-feeling stalks with large silvery blotches and a dramatic inflorescence with a mottled grey spathe and long purple spadix. The spathe drapes around the spadix, creating a unique and eye-catching display. This plant thrives in part sun to light shade and is a fascinating addition to tropical and exotic plant collections.
Amorphophallus atroviridis
Amorphophallus atroviridis is a striking plant endemic to central Thailand, featuring dark emerald-blackish green foliage with a pink margin. It can be grown indoors or in temperate conditions, requiring well-draining soil and sufficient light. In summer, it produces a pink cup-shaped inflorescence, adding an exotic touch to any collection.
Amorphophallus konjac
Amorphophallus konjac is a unique plant known for its carrion-like stench, which attracts pollinators. It is easier to grow in temperate climates and overwinters as a bulb in zones 6-11. This plant produces a large purple flower before the leaf emerges and is used medicinally for weight loss.
Amorphophallus sizemoreae
Amorphophallus sizemoreae is a recently described species from Thailand, known for its dark-green, red-edged leaves and unique white cup-shaped flower. This plant thrives in light shade and is part of the aroid family.
Amorphophallus flotoi
Amorphophallus flotoi is a tropical plant with bright red stems and large, glossy green leaves. It produces a striking white spathe and spadix in midsummer, adding a dramatic touch to gardens. This plant thrives in sun to light shade and is well-suited for tropical or exotic-themed gardens. Its unique appearance makes it a conversation starter in any plant collection.
Amorphophallus tenuispadix 'Pdn 3'
Amorphophallus tenuispadix 'Pdn 3' is a small-growing species from central Thailand, known for its 15-inch tall petioles with fleshy pink and dark brown splotches. It features glossy green foliage and short flower stalks with a white coat-like spathe, making it a unique addition to tropical gardens.
Amorphophallus discophorus
Amorphophallus discophorus is a tropical plant with a deep maroon spathe and a prominent spadix. It emits an unusual scent and is considered an intermediate tropical plant.