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Amorphophallus variabilis Blume
| Family Name: | Araceae |
| Synonyms: | Brachyspatha variabilis Schott, Amorphophallus zeylanicus Engl, Arum caeruleopunctatum Zipp. ex Kunth, Arum stercorarium Zipp. ex Kunth, Amorphophallus variabilis Engl. & Gehrm. var. cuspidifoliatus |
| Common Name: | Voodoo lily |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
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Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Indonesia, Philippines |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial (Primary Rainforest, Coastal Forest) |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna | Bird-Attracting (Fruits) |
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| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) (Carrion Insects (Carrion Fly, Carrion Beetle)) |
| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Biotic (Fauna) |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Pest(s) | Nematodes |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Storage Organ (Tuberous Stem) |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Deciduous |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Thin |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Leathery |
| Flower Grouping | Solitary |
| Flower Lifespan on Plant | Several Days |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Orange, Red |
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| Mature Fruit Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Fruit Classification | Simple Fruit |
| Fruit Type | |
| Mature Seed Colour(s) | Brown |
| Seed Quantity Per Fruit | Few (1-5) |
| Plant Sexuality (non-Angiosperm) | Monoecious |
| Reproductive Mode (non-Angiosperm) | Sexual |
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Others
| Master ID | 365 |
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| Species ID | 1661 |
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