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What are Ariods?
  • Aroid is the common name for members of the Araceae family of plants.
  • The inflorescence is usually a bizarre combination of spathe and spadix, commonly known as the "flower".
  • The real flowers are small and can be found surrounding the lower portion of the spadix.
  • The flowers are pollinate by flies and beetles that are attracted to foul scents.

Find out more at our Aroids Culture Guide .


The spathe and the spadix of Amorphophallus obscurus.

No.
Alocasia
 Descriptions
 Culture
1

Alocasia chaii (Malaysia)
This dwarf species can be found in remote valleys of central Sarawak. It has pale grey leathery leaves that are supported by pale green petioles.

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2

 Alocasia cuprea (Malaysia)
One of the most beautiful species within the family. They originate from Sabah and were later discovered in East of Sarawak. They are capable of producing large sparkling copper-tinted greenish leaves.

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3

 Alocasia denudata (Singapore, Malaysia)
A tall species that can be found in forest and plantations of Singapore and Johor. Their huge glossy green leaves are supported by molted petioles.

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4

 Alocasia infernalis (Malaysia)
This beautiful species originate from tropical rainforest of Sarawak. They produces beautiful glossy deep violet leaves that are supported by short purple petioles.

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5

 Alocasia longiloba (Malaysia)
This is a large species that grows on leaf litter of Sarawak limestone forest. The leaves are waxy & with contrasting white veins spreading outwards to the leave edge, making it very noticable from far.

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6

 Alocasia macrorhiza (Asia)
This gigantic species can be found in most tropical rainforest. Their lush green leaves and petioles enable them to withstand full direct sunlight. They are extremely hardy and commonly used as landscape plants.

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7

 Alocasia melo (Malaysia)
This is an attractive dwarf species that originate from Sabah. They produces a coarse grey leaf surface and supported by pale green petioles.

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8

 Alocasia nebula (Malaysia)
This is a rare species endemic to Sarawak, growing in leaf litter of low altitude limestone forest. They have thick blue-grey leaves that can reach 30cm in length and has an attractive leave surface.

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9

 Alocasia reversa (Malaysia)
Another attractive lowland species found growing in leaf litter of lowland limestone forest of Sarawak. The center of the leaves are darker grey-green while the surrounding of the mid rib and veins are of a lighter green.

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10

 Alocasia robusta (Malaysia)
This is an enormous species endemic to Sarawak forest but found in many localities. It has glossy lime green leaves that are suported by reddish-brown petioles.

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11

 Alocasia sp (Malaysia)
This dwarf & inconspicuous species occurs in intermediate altitudes of Pahang, found growing on moist forest floors. Their leathery canoe-shaped leaves has veins brancing outwards from the petioles. They require a well-draining potting mix.

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No.
Amorphophallus
 Descriptions
 Culture
1

 Amorphophallus asterostigmatus (Thailand)
It is found growing between large boulders where there is little soil.

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2
 Amorphophallus asterostigmatus (Thailand)
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3
 Amorphophallus asterostigmatus (Thailand)
This species produces a pink stem usually covered with dark spots.
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4
 Amorphophallus atroviridis (Thailand)
This species produces a burgundy red stem covered with white spots. The leaves are velvety dark green with a fine pink line along the leave edge.
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5

 Amorphophallus atroviridis (Thailand)

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6

 Amorphophallus bufo (Malaysia)
This species is from 200m to 1500m a.s.l. and it has variable leaves and stems. They grow deep in the soil and are usually covered by leave litter.

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7

 Amorphophallus bufo (Malaysia)
The stems and the leaves of the lowland bufos are variable in colors. Their redish-brown stem are usually scattered with black and white spots.

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8

 Amorphophallus bufo (Malaysia)
The leaves are green and have some glittering red pigments randomly scattered. The tubers are prone to rots and water less during dormancy.

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9

 Amorphophallus hewittii (Malaysia)
This species grows deep under moist soil and leaf litter. It occurs along the slopes of limestone mountains.

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10
 Amorphophallus hewittii (Malaysia)
The stem is heavy spotted with circular lime green patches.
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11
 Amorphophallus obscurus (Thailand)
This miniature species begin to flower when the tuber is only 2cm in diameter. It must be grown in very well draining soil and kept completely dry during dormancy.
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12

 Amorphophallus obscurus (Thailand)

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13
 Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Malaysia)
This large species can be seen on exposed slopes of mountains. The leaves are green. It is easy to grow and best to be kept in well draining media.
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14
 Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Malaysia)
The lower portion of the stem is covered with bluish-green pigments and white patches. The rest of the stem is mainly green.
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15
 Amorphophallus pendulus (Malaysia)
This rare species occurs in shallow leaf litter on limestone mountain. Leaves may appear in green or glittering with red pigments.
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16
 Amorphophallus pendulus (Malaysia)
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17
 Amorphophallus pendulus (Malaysia)
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18
 Amorphophallus variabilis (Indonesia)
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19
 Amorphophallus variabilis (Indonesia)
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20
 Amorphophallus variabilis (Indonesia)
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No.
Arisaema
 Descriptions
 Culture
1
 Arisaema filispadix (Malaysia)
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2
 Arisaema filispadix (Malaysia)
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3
 Arisaema sp (Malaysia)
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4
 Arisaema sp (Malaysia)
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5
 Arisaema sp (Malaysia)
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6
 Arisaema sp (Malaysia)
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7
 Arisaema sp (Malaysia)
The origin of this species is unclear and chances is that it is from Sarawak. This species is being cultivated in a nursery.
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No.
Rhaphidophora
 Descriptions
 Culture
1
 Rhaphidophora sp (Indonesia)
The origin of this plant remains unknown but many have seen it first in Indonesia. They are easy to care for and each leave can reach about 4" in diameter.
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2
 Rhaphidophora sp (Sarawak)
This species can be seen growing in shaded humid tropical rainforest on trees and boulders. They are good climbers and can craw their way up to attain more sunlight.
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3
 Rhaphidophora sp (Sarawak)
Another species that grows in shaded humid tropical rainforest of Sarawak on trees and boulders.
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4
 Rhaphidophora sp (Sarawak)
Another species that grows in shaded humid tropical rainforest of Sarawak on trees and boulders.
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5
 Rhaphidophora sp (Sarawak)
This species grows on trees and each leave is only 5cm in diameter and it probabily can get bigger. The leaves are very thin and craws straight up a tree in rather dry conditions.
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6
 Rhaphidophora sp (Sarawak)
The is a beautiful species that produces leaves with a diameter of more than 5 inches. This species is being cultivated in a nursery.
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