Typhonium is a genus in the Araceae family. This genus has around 40 species and is wide spread from S.E. Asia through Malasia and into the NE Coast of Australia. The genus Sauromatum is included in this genus by some. Plants grow from cylindrical tubers. Leaves are arrow or spear shaped and basal. The spathe extends a little above the leaves. Many of the species need warm temperatures and good soil.
Typhonium giganteum from China flowers in summer. It has a green leaf and petiole and flowers with a deep maroon tube. Photos from Susan Bryant.
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