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Amorphophallus atroviridis

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Amorphophallus atroviridis
Scientific classification Edit this 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

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  1. ^ "Amorphophallus atroviridis Hett. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2021-07-21.
  2. ^ "Araflora, exotic flora & more - Amorphophallus atroviridis". www.araflora.com. Retrieved 2021-07-21.