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Dracontium
''Dracontium'' is a genus of flowering plants similar to those of ''Amorphophallus''. Unlike ''Amorphophallus'' which is found in the Old World, this genus has a New World distribution and is native to South America, Central America, southern Mexico, and the West Indies. ''Dracontium'' species can be distinguished from related genera by their inflorescence, which is smaller and unisexual. The plant has a large tuber similar to that of ''Amorphophallus'', but rounder, and with no central and circular scar mark. When ''Dracontium'' plants begin to flower, the tuber swells and smoothens.Zhu, G. h. & T. B. Croat. 2004. Revision of ''Dracontium'' (Araceae). Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden 91(4): 593–667 Species More than 20 ''Dracontium'' species have been described: * '' Dracontium amazonense'' G.H.Zhu & Croat - Venezuela, Peru, northwestern Brazil * '' Dracontium angustispathum'' G.H.Zhu & Croat - Colombia, Peru * '' Dracontium asperispathum'' G.H.Zhu & Croat - Colombi ...
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Dracontium Guianense
''Dracontium'' is a genus of flowering plants similar to those of ''Amorphophallus''. Unlike ''Amorphophallus'' which is found in the Old World, this genus has a New World distribution and is native to South America, Central America, southern Mexico, and the West Indies. ''Dracontium'' species can be distinguished from related genera by their inflorescence, which is smaller and unisexual. The plant has a large tuber similar to that of ''Amorphophallus'', but rounder, and with no central and circular scar mark. When ''Dracontium'' plants begin to flower, the tuber swells and smoothens.Zhu, G. h. & T. B. Croat. 2004. Revision of ''Dracontium'' (Araceae). Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden 91(4): 593–667 Species More than 20 ''Dracontium'' species have been described: * '' Dracontium amazonense'' G.H.Zhu & Croat - Venezuela, Peru, northwestern Brazil * '' Dracontium angustispathum'' G.H.Zhu & Croat - Colombia, Peru * '' Dracontium asperispathum'' G.H.Zhu & Croat - Colombi ...
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Dracontium Bogneri
''Dracontium'' is a genus of flowering plants similar to those of ''Amorphophallus''. Unlike ''Amorphophallus'' which is found in the Old World, this genus has a New World distribution and is native to South America, Central America, southern Mexico, and the West Indies. ''Dracontium'' species can be distinguished from related genera by their inflorescence, which is smaller and unisexual. The plant has a large tuber similar to that of ''Amorphophallus'', but rounder, and with no central and circular scar mark. When ''Dracontium'' plants begin to flower, the tuber swells and smoothens.Zhu, G. h. & T. B. Croat. 2004. Revision of ''Dracontium'' (Araceae). Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden 91(4): 593–667 Species More than 20 ''Dracontium'' species have been described: * '' Dracontium amazonense'' G.H.Zhu & Croat - Venezuela, Peru, northwestern Brazil * '' Dracontium angustispathum'' G.H.Zhu & Croat - Colombia, Peru * '' Dracontium asperispathum'' G.H.Zhu & Croat - Colombi ...
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Dracontium Grayumianum
''Dracontium'' is a genus of flowering plants similar to those of ''Amorphophallus''. Unlike ''Amorphophallus'' which is found in the Old World, this genus has a New World distribution and is native to South America, Central America, southern Mexico, and the West Indies. ''Dracontium'' species can be distinguished from related genera by their inflorescence, which is smaller and unisexual. The plant has a large tuber similar to that of ''Amorphophallus'', but rounder, and with no central and circular scar mark. When ''Dracontium'' plants begin to flower, the tuber swells and smoothens.Zhu, G. h. & T. B. Croat. 2004. Revision of ''Dracontium'' (Araceae). Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden 91(4): 593–667 Species More than 20 ''Dracontium'' species have been described: * '' Dracontium amazonense'' G.H.Zhu & Croat - Venezuela, Peru, northwestern Brazil * '' Dracontium angustispathum'' G.H.Zhu & Croat - Colombia, Peru * '' Dracontium asperispathum'' G.H.Zhu & Croat - Colombi ...
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Dracontium Grandispathum
''Dracontium'' is a genus of flowering plants similar to those of ''Amorphophallus''. Unlike ''Amorphophallus'' which is found in the Old World, this genus has a New World distribution and is native to South America, Central America, southern Mexico, and the West Indies. ''Dracontium'' species can be distinguished from related genera by their inflorescence, which is smaller and unisexual. The plant has a large tuber similar to that of ''Amorphophallus'', but rounder, and with no central and circular scar mark. When ''Dracontium'' plants begin to flower, the tuber swells and smoothens.Zhu, G. h. & T. B. Croat. 2004. Revision of ''Dracontium'' (Araceae). Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden 91(4): 593–667 Species More than 20 ''Dracontium'' species have been described: * '' Dracontium amazonense'' G.H.Zhu & Croat - Venezuela, Peru, northwestern Brazil * '' Dracontium angustispathum'' G.H.Zhu & Croat - Colombia, Peru * '' Dracontium asperispathum'' G.H.Zhu & Croat - Colombi ...
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Dracontium Angustispathum
''Dracontium'' is a genus of flowering plants similar to those of ''Amorphophallus''. Unlike ''Amorphophallus'' which is found in the Old World, this genus has a New World distribution and is native to South America, Central America, southern Mexico, and the West Indies. ''Dracontium'' species can be distinguished from related genera by their inflorescence, which is smaller and unisexual. The plant has a large tuber similar to that of ''Amorphophallus'', but rounder, and with no central and circular scar mark. When ''Dracontium'' plants begin to flower, the tuber swells and smoothens.Zhu, G. h. & T. B. Croat. 2004. Revision of ''Dracontium'' (Araceae). Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden 91(4): 593–667 Species More than 20 ''Dracontium'' species have been described: * '' Dracontium amazonense'' G.H.Zhu & Croat - Venezuela, Peru, northwestern Brazil * '' Dracontium angustispathum'' G.H.Zhu & Croat - Colombia, Peru * '' Dracontium asperispathum'' G.H.Zhu & Croat - Colombi ...
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Dracontium Asperispathum
''Dracontium'' is a genus of flowering plants similar to those of ''Amorphophallus''. Unlike ''Amorphophallus'' which is found in the Old World, this genus has a New World distribution and is native to South America, Central America, southern Mexico, and the West Indies. ''Dracontium'' species can be distinguished from related genera by their inflorescence, which is smaller and unisexual. The plant has a large tuber similar to that of ''Amorphophallus'', but rounder, and with no central and circular scar mark. When ''Dracontium'' plants begin to flower, the tuber swells and smoothens.Zhu, G. h. & T. B. Croat. 2004. Revision of ''Dracontium'' (Araceae). Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden 91(4): 593–667 Species More than 20 ''Dracontium'' species have been described: * '' Dracontium amazonense'' G.H.Zhu & Croat - Venezuela, Peru, northwestern Brazil * ''Dracontium angustispathum'' G.H.Zhu & Croat - Colombia, Peru * '' Dracontium asperispathum'' G.H.Zhu & Croat - Colombia ...
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Dracontium Asperum
''Dracontium'' is a genus of flowering plants similar to those of ''Amorphophallus''. Unlike ''Amorphophallus'' which is found in the Old World, this genus has a New World distribution and is native to South America, Central America, southern Mexico, and the West Indies. ''Dracontium'' species can be distinguished from related genera by their inflorescence, which is smaller and unisexual. The plant has a large tuber similar to that of ''Amorphophallus'', but rounder, and with no central and circular scar mark. When ''Dracontium'' plants begin to flower, the tuber swells and smoothens.Zhu, G. h. & T. B. Croat. 2004. Revision of ''Dracontium'' (Araceae). Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden 91(4): 593–667 Species More than 20 ''Dracontium'' species have been described: * '' Dracontium amazonense'' G.H.Zhu & Croat - Venezuela, Peru, northwestern Brazil * ''Dracontium angustispathum'' G.H.Zhu & Croat - Colombia, Peru * ''Dracontium asperispathum'' G.H.Zhu & Croat - Colombia, ...
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Dracontium Gigas
''Dracontium'' is a genus of flowering plants similar to those of ''Amorphophallus''. Unlike ''Amorphophallus'' which is found in the Old World, this genus has a New World distribution and is native to South America, Central America, southern Mexico, and the West Indies. ''Dracontium'' species can be distinguished from related genera by their inflorescence, which is smaller and unisexual. The plant has a large tuber similar to that of ''Amorphophallus'', but rounder, and with no central and circular scar mark. When ''Dracontium'' plants begin to flower, the tuber swells and smoothens.Zhu, G. h. & T. B. Croat. 2004. Revision of ''Dracontium'' (Araceae). Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden 91(4): 593–667 Species More than 20 ''Dracontium'' species have been described: * '' Dracontium amazonense'' G.H.Zhu & Croat - Venezuela, Peru, northwestern Brazil * ''Dracontium angustispathum'' G.H.Zhu & Croat - Colombia, Peru * ''Dracontium asperispathum'' G.H.Zhu & Croat - Colombia, ...
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Dracontium Amazonense
''Dracontium'' is a genus of flowering plants similar to those of ''Amorphophallus''. Unlike ''Amorphophallus'' which is found in the Old World, this genus has a New World distribution and is native to South America, Central America, southern Mexico, and the West Indies. ''Dracontium'' species can be distinguished from related genera by their inflorescence, which is smaller and unisexual. The plant has a large tuber similar to that of ''Amorphophallus'', but rounder, and with no central and circular scar mark. When ''Dracontium'' plants begin to flower, the tuber swells and smoothens.Zhu, G. h. & T. B. Croat. 2004. Revision of ''Dracontium'' (Araceae). Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden 91(4): 593–667 Species More than 20 ''Dracontium'' species have been described: * '' Dracontium amazonense'' G.H.Zhu & Croat - Venezuela, Peru, northwestern Brazil * ''Dracontium angustispathum'' G.H.Zhu & Croat - Colombia, Peru * ''Dracontium asperispathum'' G.H.Zhu & Croat - Colombia, ...
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Dracontium Dubium
''Dracontium'' is a genus of flowering plants similar to those of ''Amorphophallus''. Unlike ''Amorphophallus'' which is found in the Old World, this genus has a New World distribution and is native to South America, Central America, southern Mexico, and the West Indies. ''Dracontium'' species can be distinguished from related genera by their inflorescence, which is smaller and unisexual. The plant has a large tuber similar to that of ''Amorphophallus'', but rounder, and with no central and circular scar mark. When ''Dracontium'' plants begin to flower, the tuber swells and smoothens.Zhu, G. h. & T. B. Croat. 2004. Revision of ''Dracontium'' (Araceae). Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden 91(4): 593–667 Species More than 20 ''Dracontium'' species have been described: * ''Dracontium amazonense'' G.H.Zhu & Croat - Venezuela, Peru, northwestern Brazil * ''Dracontium angustispathum'' G.H.Zhu & Croat - Colombia, Peru * ''Dracontium asperispathum'' G.H.Zhu & Croat - Colombia, ...
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Dracontium Croatii
''Dracontium'' is a genus of flowering plants similar to those of ''Amorphophallus''. Unlike ''Amorphophallus'' which is found in the Old World, this genus has a New World distribution and is native to South America, Central America, southern Mexico, and the West Indies. ''Dracontium'' species can be distinguished from related genera by their inflorescence, which is smaller and unisexual. The plant has a large tuber similar to that of ''Amorphophallus'', but rounder, and with no central and circular scar mark. When ''Dracontium'' plants begin to flower, the tuber swells and smoothens.Zhu, G. h. & T. B. Croat. 2004. Revision of ''Dracontium'' (Araceae). Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden 91(4): 593–667 Species More than 20 ''Dracontium'' species have been described: * ''Dracontium amazonense'' G.H.Zhu & Croat - Venezuela, Peru, northwestern Brazil * ''Dracontium angustispathum'' G.H.Zhu & Croat - Colombia, Peru * ''Dracontium asperispathum'' G.H.Zhu & Croat - Colombia, ...
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Dracontium Spruceanum
''Dracontium spruceanum'' is a tropical flowering plant species of the Amazon rainforest understory. It has been found in the South American countries of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela, as well as in the Central American countries of Costa Rica and Panama. Common names for '' Dracontium sp.'' include ''jergón sacha'' (or ''sacha jergon''), ''fer-de-lance'', ''hierba del jergon'', ''erva-jararaca'', ''jararaca'', ''jararaca-taia'', ''milho-de-cobra'', and ''taja-de-cobra''. Guang Hua Zhu identified two varieties Variety may refer to: Arts and entertainment Entertainment formats * Variety (radio) * Variety show, in theater and television Films * ''Variety'' (1925 film), a German silent film directed by Ewald Andre Dupont * ''Variety'' (1935 film), ... of the species: ''Dracontium spruceanum'' var. ''asperispathum'' and ''Dracontium spruceanum'' var. ''grandispathum''. References External linksHolotype of ''Dracontium loretense'' K. Krauseat JSTOR ...
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