Amorphophallus 'Mary Sizemore'
Accepted:
Yes
Established:
No
Nomenclatural Notes:
Accepted 11/16/2024
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Released Year:
Unknown
Propagated:
No
Cultivar Type:
Hybrid
Originator:
Cyrille Claudel
Namer:
Cyrille Claudel
Seed Parent:
Amorphophallus albus
Pollen Parent:
Amorphophallus konjac 'Nightstick'
Base Species or Cultivar:
Cultivar Origin:
The plant was bred on purpose by crossing Amorphophallus albus (female) with Amorphophallus konjac 'Nightstick'. This plant was selected for its outstanding beauty and growing properties.
Name Origin:
This particular seedling is named in honor of Mary Sizemore a good friend and outstanding aroids collector.
Growth Habit:
Tubers are round and slightly disciform, reaching a weight up to 1800 gram forming rhizomatousoffsets.
Leaf Blade:
The leaf looks very similar to a giant version of A. albus. The petiole and the peduncle are bright green with occasional dark spots very similar to the female parent, A. albus.
Bloom and Fruit:
The wavy inflorescence is absolutely unique.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
Being a hybrid between two distinct species it merges several characteristics in a unique combination. It has outstanding growing properties and the spathe is exceptionally wavy/undulate.
