Amorphophallus dracontioides

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Clade:Tracheophytes
Clade:Angiosperms
Clade:Monocots
Order:Alismatales
Amorphophallus dracontioides
A speckled green and maroon hood-like structure within which lies a maroon ovoid
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Alismatales
Family: Araceae
Genus: Amorphophallus
Species:
A. dracontioides
Binomial name
Amorphophallus dracontioides

Amorphophallus dracontioides or the Dragons Football is a species of plant in the genus Amorphophallus ranging from Ghana to Nigeria.[1][2]

This species appears as a large, fleshy stemless plant with a magenta/olive overall coloration. It has small olive speckling and a consistently ridged interior.[1][2][3]

Medicinal use

This species's root has been used medicinally for hemorrhoids, and breaking down venomous stings/bites.[1]

Toxins

The plant's sap contains saponins and potential steroids and therefore is mildly toxic. Aboriginal people within the range of this plant use these toxins as arrow poison. The root is believed magic.[1]

Famine food

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