This species is native to the equatorial western Africa.
The biggest one was 2.2 cm long. | |
This was the third year of cultivation, photos taken in July 2007. |
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It is closely related to Anchomanes, though it is rhizomatous not tuberous, the roots are very thick. | |
every new leaf was larger than the previous one. |
The plant grew healthy losing no more leaves. |
Two months later the spadix became yellow and the whole construction withered. | |
Wroclaw University: Nephthytis afzelii Tropicos: Nephthytis afzelii CATE Araceae: Nephthytis afzelii |