| Amorphophallus atroviridis | |
|---|---|
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Alismatales |
| Family: | Araceae |
| Genus: | Amorphophallus |
| Species: | A. atroviridis |
| Binomial name | |
| Amorphophallus atroviridis Hett. | |
Amorphophallus atroviridis is a plant in the family Araceae believed to be endemic to central Thailand, though collection data from Kew Botanical Gardens does not specify locality or distribution.[1] Its name is derived from Latin, with "atro-" translating to "dark", and "viridis" meaning "green", which is likely in reference to the plant's foliage. A. atroviridis has markedly dark emerald-blackish green foliage compared to other species in the genus and has a striking pink margin about the leaf, making it an attractive ornamental plant. The species can be cultivated under temperate conditions or indoors, so long as temperatures are maintained between 5 - 35 °C (40 - 95 °F) and the plant receives sufficient light and is in well-draining soil.[2]
References
- ↑ "Amorphophallus atroviridis Hett. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2021-07-21.
- ↑ "Araflora, exotic flora & more - Amorphophallus atroviridis". www.araflora.com. Retrieved 2021-07-21.
