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Typhonium: Tuberous Wonders of the Aroid Family

Typhonium is a genus in the Araceae family comprising around 50 species of tuberous herbs native to eastern and southern Asia, New Guinea, and Australia. These woodland-dwelling plants develop subterranean corms, pleated leaves, and distinctive hooded spathes that often attract specialized beetle pollinators. 

See the species list below

TYPHONIUM SPECIES

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Typhonium acetosella Discover Typhonium acetosella, a rare tropical aroid with unique foliage and inflorescence, native to Southeast Asia and prized by collectors.

Typhonium adnatum Explore Typhonium adnatum, a rare tropical aroid with unique inflorescence and striking foliage native to Southeast Asia.

Typhonium albidinervium Discover Typhonium albidinervium, a rare aroid with striking white-veined leaves and unique inflorescence, prized by collectors and enthusiasts alike.

Typhonium albispathum Discover the rare Typhonium albispathum Bogner, a unique aroid prized for its striking inflorescence and attractive foliage in tropical habitats

Typhonium attapeuense Explore Typhonium attapeuense, a rare tropical aroid with a distinctive inflorescence and attractive foliage, native to Southeast Asia.

Typhonium aungmyintwinii Discover Typhonium aungmyintwinii, a rare Southeast Asian aroid known for its unique inflorescence and compact growth habit.

Typhonium bachmaense Discover Typhonium bachmaense, a rare aroid from Vietnam with unique inflorescence and foliage, prized by botanical enthusiasts.

Typhonium baoshanense Discover Typhonium baoshanense, a rare Chinese aroid with unique inflorescence and foliage, ideal for enthusiasts seeking an unusual addition to their collection.

Typhonium blumei Rare tropical aroid Typhonium blumei boasts unique inflorescence and striking foliage, thriving in humid, shaded environments.

Typhonium bognerianum Discover Typhonium bognerianum: a rare tropical aroid with a unique inflorescence and specialized care needs for collectors and enthusiasts.

Typhonium bulbiferum Discover Typhonium bulbiferum, a tropical aroid with unique bulbiferous growth and captivating foliage, ideal for enthusiasts and collectors alike.

Typhonium circinnatum Discover Typhonium circinnatum: a rare aroid with coiled leaves and a unique inflorescence, perfect for tropical plant collections.

Typhonium conchiforme Discover Typhonium conchiforme, a rare tropical aroid with a unique inflorescence and attractive foliage, ideal for dedicated plant enthusiasts.

Typhonium cordifolium Explore Typhonium cordifolium, a unique Asian aroid with heart-shaped leaves and striking inflorescence. Perfect for enthusiasts and collectors alike.

Typhonium corrugatum Explore Typhonium corrugatum, a rare tropical aroid with unique corrugated leaves and modest inflorescence, prized by collectors.

Typhonium digitatum Typhonium digitatum is a rare Southeast Asian aroid with unique inflorescence and attractive foliage. A concise guide for collectors.

Typhonium dongnaiense Discover Typhonium dongnaiense, a tropical aroid from Vietnam known for its unique inflorescence and attractive foliage, ideal for collectors.

Typhonium echinulatum Discover Typhonium echinulatum, a rare spiny aroid from Southeast Asia with unique inflorescence and distinctive growth habits.

Typhonium edule Edible tropical aroid with a unique inflorescence and textured foliage. Ideal for tropical gardens and aroid enthusiasts.

Typhonium elatum Discover Typhonium elatum, a rare aroid with striking inflorescence and attractive foliage, ideal for enthusiasts and collectors alike.

Typhonium filiforme Discover Typhonium filiforme Ridl., a unique tropical aroid with thread-like leaves and a modest inflorescence, prized by enthusiasts for its rarity and distinct growth habit.

Typhonium fultum Typhonium fultum is a rare tropical aroid with a unique inflorescence and adaptable growth, prized by collectors and botanists.

Typhonium gagnepainii Typhonium gagnepainii is a rare Southeast Asian aroid with unique inflorescence and attractive foliage, ideal for specialized collections.

Typhonium gallowayi Discover Typhonium gallowayi, a rare tropical aroid with unique inflorescence and lush foliage, ideal for dedicated collectors and enthusiasts.

Typhonium glaucum Explore Typhonium glaucum, a rare aroid with glaucous foliage and unique inflorescence thriving in tropical understories.

Typhonium gracile Explore Typhonium gracile Schott, a slender aroid native to Southeast Asia with unique inflorescence and graceful growth.

Typhonium griseum Discover Typhonium griseum, a rare Southeast Asian aroid with unique inflorescence and attractive foliage, perfect for dedicated plant collectors.

Typhonium hangiae Discover Typhonium hangiae, a rare tropical aroid from Vietnam with unique inflorescence and attractive foliage ideal for specialized collections.

Typhonium hayatae Explore Typhonium hayatae, a rare Southeast Asian aroid with a unique inflorescence and clumping growth habit ideal for enthusiasts.

Typhonium huense Typhonium huense is a rare Southeast Asian aroid with a unique inflorescence and compact growth habit, ideal for dedicated plant collectors.

Typhonium hunanense Discover Typhonium hunanense, a rare aroid from Hunan, China with a unique inflorescence and attractive foliage for specialized plant collections.

Typhonium inopinatum Rare tropical aroid Typhonium inopinatum Prain features a unique inflorescence and compact growth, ideal for dedicated plant enthusiasts.

Typhonium jinpingense Rare aroid species Typhonium jinpingense offers striking inflorescences and unique foliage. Ideal for collectors and botanical enthusiasts alike.

Typhonium kbangense Typhonium kbangense is a rare aroid from Vietnam with distinctive inflorescence and unique foliage, perfect for rare plant collections.

Typhonium khonkaenense Discover the unique Typhonium khonkaenense from Thailand. Learn its care tips, morphology, and conservation status in this detailed guide

Typhonium laoticum Rarely cultivated, Typhonium laoticum is a tuberous Aroid native to Laos, known for its discreet growth cycle and unusual forest-floor inflorescence.

Typhonium lineare Typhonium lineare is a rare, tuberous Aroid from Vietnam with slender leaves and discreet blooms, suited for enthusiasts of compact, exotic plants.

Typhonium medusae Typhonium medusae is a rare Thai aroid prized for its Medusa-like spathe extensions and unusual floral form.

Typhonium muaklekense Typhonium muaklekense is a rare Thai Aroid with a purple spathe and trilobed leaves, known for its seasonal growth and unique flowering behavior.

Typhonium neogracile Typhonium neogracile is a tuberous Japanese Aroid with slender leaves and a discreet seasonal inflorescence, prized for its rarity and unique growth cycle.

Typhonium orbifolium Discover Typhonium orbifolium, a rare tropical aroid with orb-shaped leaves and unique inflorescence, cherished by collectors and enthusiasts.

Species List

Typhonium penicillatum
Typhonium phuocbinhense
Typhonium pottingeri
Typhonium praecox
Typhonium praelongum
Typhonium pusillum
Typhonium ramosum
Typhonium reflexum
Typhonium rhizomatosum
Typhonium roxburghii
Typhonium sagaingense
Typhonium sagittariifolium
Typhonium saraburiensis
Typhonium sinhabaedyae

Typhonium smitinandii
Typhonium stigmatilobatum
Typhonium subglobosum
Typhonium supraneeae
Typhonium thatsonense
Typhonium trifoliatum
Typhonium trilobatum
Typhonium tubispathum
Typhonium varians
Typhonium vermiforme
Typhonium vietnamense
Typhonium violifolium
Typhonium viridispathum
Typhonium watanabei

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