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Suran (Vanya-Suran) (Species 2)


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Common Names


Common Names To be Updated Soon

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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

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