Tropical Plant Database - Plant Details

Amorphophallus is a genus of approximately 170 tropical and subtropical tuberous herbaceous plants belonging to the Arum family (Araceae). The name 'Amorphophallus' is derived from the Greek words 'amorphos' and 'phallos', meaning 'shapeless penis', in reference to the prominent spadix appendix of the inflorescence. The inflorescence of this species emits a scent of decaying meat or fish in order to attract insects such as flies that pollinate the flowers. The flowering period of this species in cultivation at NTBG was observed to last about one week.

Amorphophallus lambii is native to Borneo (Sabah).

We currently have 2 herbarium specimens for Amorphophallus lambii in our collection. Click on any specimen below to view the herbarium sheet data.

• 083035 - collected by David H. Lorence in 2015
• 090277 - collected by David H. Lorence in 2023