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Dracontium: Dragonwort Aroids of the Americas

Dracontium is a small genus of tuberous flowering plants in the Araceae family native from southern Mexico through Central and South America and the West Indies. These aroids feature round, caudexlike tubers that swell and smooth at flowering and bear compact unisexual inflorescences, setting them apart from their Amorphophallus relatives.

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DRACONTIUM SPECIES

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Dracontium albostipes Discover Dracontium albostipes, a tropical aroid with a distinctive white stem and large glossy leaves, ideal for wet, shaded tropical gardens.

Dracontium amazonense Discover Dracontium amazonense, a tropical aroid with large glossy leaves and vigorous growth, ideal for tropical collections and rainforest gardens.

Dracontium angustispathum Discover Dracontium angustispathum, a tropical aroid with a narrow spathe and glossy leaves, ideal for humid rainforest gardens and specialized collections.

Dracontium annulatum Discover Dracontium annulatum, a tropical aroid with unique ringed foliage and robust clumping growth, perfect for rainforest gardens and collections.

Dracontium asperispathum Discover Dracontium asperispathum, a tropical aroid with a rough-textured spathe and glossy leaves, ideal for tropical gardens and specialized collections.

Dracontium asperum Discover Dracontium asperum, a tropical aroid with rough-textured, glossy leaves and robust clumping growth, ideal for tropical gardens.

Dracontium bogneri Discover Dracontium bogneri, a tropical aroid with striking glossy leaves and robust clumping growth, ideal for tropical rainforest gardens and collections.

Dracontium constantinoi Discover Dracontium constantinoi, a tropical aroid with large glossy leaves and vigorous clumping growth, ideal for tropical rainforest collections.

Dracontium croatii Discover Dracontium croatii, a tropical aroid with glossy, expansive leaves and robust clumping growth, perfect for specialized tropical collections.

Dracontium dubium Discover Dracontium dubium, a tropical aroid with large glossy leaves and robust clumping growth, ideal for tropical rainforest gardens and collections.

Dracontium gigas Discover Dracontium gigas, a tropical aroid with enormous glossy leaves and robust clumping growth, ideal for tropical rainforest gardens.

Dracontium grandispathum Discover Dracontium grandispathum, a tropical aroid with an impressive large spathe and glossy foliage, ideal for tropical garden collections.

Dracontium grayumianum Discover Dracontium grayumianum, a tropical aroid with glossy, uniquely shaped leaves and robust clumping growth, perfect for tropical garden collections.

Dracontium guianense Discover Dracontium guianense, a tropical aroid with large glossy leaves and robust clumping growth, ideal for tropical rainforest collections.

Dracontium iquitense Discover Dracontium iquitense, a tropical aroid with large, glossy leaves and robust clumping growth, perfect for Amazon rainforest collections.

Dracontium laetum Discover Dracontium laetum, a tropical aroid with vibrant glossy leaves and impressive inflorescence, perfect for tropical rainforest collections.

Dracontium longipes Discover Dracontium longipes, a tropical aroid with long petioles and glossy, robust foliage, perfect for tropical rainforest collections.

Dracontium margaretae Discover Dracontium margaretae, a tropical aroid with glossy, striking leaves and a prominent spathe, ideal for tropical garden collections.

Dracontium narae Discover Dracontium narae, a tropical aroid with glossy, large leaves and a striking spathe, perfect for collectors and horticulturalists.

Dracontium nivosum Explore Dracontium nivosum, a stunning tropical aroid known for its glossy leaves and unique inflorescence. Perfect for enthusiasts and collectors.

Dracontium peruvianum Discover Dracontium peruvianum, a tropical aroid with large, glossy leaves and impressive inflorescence, perfect for tropical garden collections.

Dracontium pittieri Dracontium pittieri is a tropical aroid from Central America known for its glossy leaves and striking inflorescence, ideal for collectors of exotic plants.

Dracontium plowmanii Dracontium plowmanii is a rare, ornamental aroid from Central America, valued for its glossy foliage and striking inflorescence, ideal for tropical plant collections.

Dracontium polyphyllum Dracontium polyphyllum is a striking tropical aroid with large, glossy leaves and a unique spadix inflorescence, perfect for tropical gardens and plant collectors.

Dracontium prancei Dracontium prancei is a stunning tropical aroid with glossy, large leaves and unique inflorescence, ideal for collectors and tropical garden enthusiasts.

Dracontium purdieanum Dracontium purdieanum is a tropical aroid known for its large, glossy leaves and unique inflorescence, ideal for tropical garden enthusiasts and collectors.

Dracontium soconuscum Dracontium soconuscum is a tropical aroid valued for its large, glossy leaves and impressive inflorescence, making it a standout in any plant collection.

Dracontium spruceanum Dracontium spruceanum is a rare aroid native to South American rainforests, valued for its large, glossy leaves and unique inflorescence.

Dracontium ulei Dracontium ulei is a rare South American aroid known for its large, glossy leaves and dramatic inflorescence, making it a favorite among aroid collectors.

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