Homalomena sagittifolia Jungh. ex Schott
Family
Araceae
Synonyms
None
Vernacular Names
| Malaysia | Kelemoyang, kemoyang, semunyong (Peninsular). |
| Thailand | Bon som (Pattani). |
Geographical Distributions
Its distribution is throughout Peninsular Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Sumatra and northern Borneo.
Description
This is a fairly large herb, which can grow up to 60 cm tall. The stem is erect, stout and it is up to 5 cm in diametre while the vegetative parts are strongly aromatic.
Leaves are ovate-arrowhead-shaped with spreading lobes, up to 30 cm long. The spathe is up to 10 cm long and constricted in upper part, greenish-white or white, often tinged pink at apex while the spadix is slightly shorter than spathe.
Ecology / Cultivation
H. sagittifolia is a variable species in which several varieties can be distinguished. It occurs in lowland forest and is locally common.
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References
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Plant Resources of South-East Asia No.12(3): Medicinal and poisonous plants 3.
