CLASSIFICATION
TAXON
Amorphophallus sylvaticus
FAMILY
Araceae Juss.
ALTERNATE FAMILY
nom. cons.
TRIBE
Aroideae
SUBTRIBE
Thomsonieae
GENUS
Amorphophallus Blume ex Decne.
Taxon Note
Amorphophallus sylvaticus is the currently updated scientific name as per ICBN (International Code of Botanical Nomenclature). The correct name may not be updated or its acceptance pending in certain databases.
Synonymous GRIN Taxon
Amorphophallus sylvaticus is not listed in the GRIN database
Plant Description
Bulbiferous herbs. Petioles long, with dark ash-coloured streaks. Leaflets few, ovatelanceolate or oblanceolate. Spathe pink, spotted with green. Appendage of the spadix purple. Male and female flowers distant, with interposed neuters.
Flowering & Fruiting Period: September - October.
*Description source: Flora of Savantwadi