Amorphophallus
Peroxynitrite scavenging activities of aromatic compounds isolated from Konnyaku, Amorphophallus konjac K.Koch. (1/18)
(+/-)-5,5'-Dimethoxysesamin, erythrinasinate, indole-3-carbaldehyde, (7R,8S)-dihydrodehydrodiconiferyl alcohol 9-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside, cis- and trans-N-(p-coumaroyl)serotonin, serotonin, 3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid, and 3,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde have been found in tobiko, a food by-product, and evaluation of their peroxynitrite scavenging activities has been done. Among these compounds, serotonin, trans-N-(p-coumaroyl)serotonin, 3,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde, and 3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid showed stronger activities than that of BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) at 200 microM. (+info)Effects of konjac extract on insulin sensitivity in high fat diet rats. (2/18)
AIM: To evaluate the effects of konjac extract (KE) on insulin sensitivity in insulin resistance (IR) rats induced by high fat diet (HFD). METHODS: Wistar rats were fed on HFD for 4 weeks, then treated with KE 1.5, 3.0 g/kg/d and metformin (Met) 0.1 g/kg/d for 4 weeks, respectively. The effects of KE on intake of food and drink, body weight, and excretion were investigated. Serum insulin was measured by double-radioimmunoassay. Blood glucose, total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), and high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C) were measured by enzyme methods, respectively. Low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) was calculated. Tissue glycogen was determined by modified anthracene ketone method and tissue TG by glycerin phosphor sour oxidation enzyme method. Insulin sensitivity was measured by modified glucose-insulin tolerance test (K value). RESULTS: HFD caused IR after 4 weeks (K value: 5.2+/-0.9 vs 8.3+/-0.7, P<0.01), the levels of blood insulin, TG, and LDL-C increased, while HDL-C, glycogen in liver and skeletal muscle decreased. The storage of TG in liver and skeletal muscle increased. After HFD rats were treated with KE 1.5 and 3.0 g/kg/d for 4 weeks, respectively, the fasting blood glucose (FBG) was decreased from 6.4+/-0.4 to 6.05+/-0.26, 6.0+/-0.3 (P<0.01). Serum TC, TG, LDL-C were decreased, while HDL-C/TC was increased as compared with HFD rats. There was no significant effect on insulin level. KE 1.5, 3.0 g/kg/d, and Met 0.1 g/kg/d could improve insulin sensitivity (K values were 6.1+/-0.5, 5.9+/-0.6, and 6.5+/-0.8 vs 5.2+/-0.9, P<0.05), elevate glycogen, and decrease TG in liver and skeletal muscle. CONCLUSION: KE could promote glycogen syntheses and adjust blood lipid metabolism so as to improve IR in HFD rats. (+info)Hypersensitivity pneumonitis induced by Konjak flour and powdered Hijikia fusiforme. (3/18)
This is a report of a patient with occupational hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) caused by Konjak flour and powdered Hijikia fusiforme. A 56-year-old man had worked as a Konnyaku manufacturer for 38 years, and suffered from dyspnea on exertion. Konnyaku is a paste made from Konjak flour, powdered Hijikia fusiforme, quicklime, and powdered scallop shell. The diagnosis of HP was confirmed immunologically by the detection of serum precipitins to powdered Hijikia fusiforme, and by the positive result of in vitro lymphocytic proliferative response for Konjak flour using peripheral blood lymphocytes. To our knowledge, this is the first case report of Konnyaku manufacturer's lung. (+info)Unusual metaxylem tracheids in petioles of Amorphophallus (Araceae) giant leaves. (4/18)
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Petioles of huge solitary leaves of mature plants of Amorphophallus resemble tree trunks supporting an umbrella-like crown. Since they may be 4 m tall, adaptations to water transport in the petioles are as important as adaptations to mechanical support of lamina. The petiole is a cylindrical shell composed of compact unlignified tissue with a honeycomb aerenchymatous core. In both parts numerous vascular bundles occur, which are unique because of the scarcity of lignified elements. In the xylemic part of each bundle there is a characteristic canal with unlignified walls. The xylem pecularities are described and interpreted. MATERIAL: Vascular bundles in mature petioles of Amorphophallus titanum and A. gigas plants were studied using light and scanning electron microscopy. KEY RESULTS: The xylemic canal represents a file of huge metaxylem tracheids (diameter 55-200 microm, length >30 mm) with unlignified lateral walls surrounded by turgid parenchyma cells. Only their end walls, orientated steeply, have lignified secondary thickenings. The file is accompanied by a strand of narrow tracheids with lignified bar-type secondary walls, which come into direct contact with the wide tracheid in many places along its length. CONCLUSIONS: The metaxylem tracheids in A. petioles are probably the longest and widest tracheids known. Only their end walls have lignified secondary thickenings. Tracheids are long due to enormous intercalary elongation and wide due to a transverse growth mechanism similar to that underlying formation of aerenchyma cavities. The lack of lignin in lateral walls shifts the function of 'pipe walls' to the turgid parenchyma paving the tracheid. The analogy to carinal canals of Equisetum, as well as other protoxylem lacunas is discussed. The stiff partitions between the long and wide tracheids are interpreted as structures similar to the end walls in vessels. (+info)A novel method for measuring dissolution kinetics of pulverized konjac flour. (5/18)
The aim of the current study was to explore a novel method for measuring hydration and dissolution kinetics of the pulverized konjac flour (PK flour) from Amorphophallus albus using RVA-3D+ Rapid Visco Analyzer (RVA; Newport Scientific Pty Ltd., Australia). The results showed that RVA was a reliable fast technique for determining the hydration curve of PK flour. The test conditions determining the hydration curves were optimized at the concentration of PK flour with 1.0%, test temperature at 30+/-1oC, stirring speed at 160 RPM (Revolution Per Minute), and test time of 16 min. An empirical exponential model has also been established to describe the dis-solution kinetics of PK flour at the concentration of 1.0%: eta= 161.9343.EXP (-2.1522/tau) (R2=0.9762) Where tau is the test time (min); eta is the viscosity of the hydration process (RVU) of PK flour. The results also showed that a significant difference among the hydration curves of 1.0% PK flour when dispersed in distilled water and in different concentrations of sucrose aqueous solution. (+info)Soluble fiber viscosity affects both goblet cell number and small intestine mucin secretion in rats. (6/18)
(+info)Antioxidant and hepatoprotective activity of ethanolic and aqueous extracts of Amorphophallus campanulatus Roxb. tubers. (7/18)
In the present study, the hepatoprotective activity of ethanolic and aqueous extracts of Amorphophallus campanulatus (Roxb.) tubers were evaluated against carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) induced hepatic damage in rats. The extracts at a dose of 500 mg/kg were administered orally once daily. The substantially elevated serum enzymatic levels were significantly restored towards normalization by the extracts. Silymarin was used as a standard reference and exhibited significant hepatoprotective activity against carbon tetrachloride induced haptotoxicity in rats. The biochemical observations were supplemented with histopathological examination of rat liver sections. The results of this study strongly indicate that Amorphophallus campanulatus (Roxb.) tubers have potent hepatoprotective action against carbon tetrachloride induced hepatic damage in rats. The ethanolic extract was found hepatoprotective more potent than the aqueous extract. The antioxidant activity was also screened and found positive for both ethanolic and aqueous extracts. This study suggests that possible mechanism of this activity may be due to free radical scavenging potential caused by the presence of flavonoids in the extracts. (+info)Chemical identity of a rotting animal-like odor emitted from the inflorescence of the titan arum (Amorphophallus titanum). (8/18)
The titan arum, Amorphophallus titanum, is a flowering plant with the largest inflorescence in the world. The flower emits a unique rotting animal-like odor that attracts insects for pollination. To determine the chemical identity of this characteristic odor, we performed gas chromatography-mass spectrometry-olfactometry analysis of volatiles derived from the inflorescence. The main odorant causing the smell during the flower-opening phase was identified as dimethyl trisulfide, a compound with a sulfury odor that has been found to be emitted from some vegetables, microorganisms, and cancerous wounds. (+info)"Amorphophallus" is a genus of flowering plants in the family Araceae, also known as the aroid family. These plants are native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands. They are characterized by their large, distinctive inflorescences, which are often accompanied by a strong, unpleasant odor that attracts pollinators such as flies and beetles.
The name "Amorphophallus" comes from the Greek words "amorphos," meaning formless, and "phallos," meaning penis, and refers to the shape of the inflorescence in some species. The most well-known species is Amorphophallus titanum, also known as the corpse flower, which produces one of the largest and smelliest inflorescences in the plant kingdom.
In addition to their unusual inflorescences, many species of Amorphophallus are also grown for their large, starchy tubers, which are used as a food source in some cultures.
Araceae is a family of flowering plants, also known as the arum or aroid family. It includes a diverse range of species, such as calla lilies, peace lilies, and jack-in-the-pulpit. These plants are characterized by their unique inflorescence structure, which consists of a specialized leaf-like structure called a spathe that surrounds and protects a spike-like structure called a spadix, where the flowers are located.
The flowers of Araceae plants are often small and inconspicuous, and may be surrounded by showy bracts or modified leaves. Many species in this family produce attractive berries or fruits that contain seeds. Some members of Araceae contain calcium oxalate crystals, which can cause irritation to the skin and mucous membranes if handled improperly.
Araceae plants are found worldwide, with a majority of species occurring in tropical regions. They are grown for their ornamental value, as well as for their edible fruits and tubers. Some species have medicinal uses, while others are invasive and can cause ecological damage in certain areas.
Amorphophallus
Amorphophallus napalensis
Amorphophallus abyssinicus
Amorphophallus maximus
Amorphophallus preussii
Amorphophallus gigas
Amorphophallus atroviridis
Amorphophallus margaritifer
Amorphophallus mekongensis
Amorphophallus bulbifer
Amorphophallus paeoniifolius
Amorphophallus dunnii
Amorphophallus minimus
Amorphophallus sylvaticus
Amorphophallus elegans
Amorphophallus longispathaceus
Amorphophallus lacourii
Amorphophallus titanum
Amorphophallus bufo
Amorphophallus yunnanensis
Amorphophallus commutatus
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Araceae5
- Amorphophallus (from Ancient Greek amorphos, "without form, misshapen" + phallos, "penis", referring to the shape of the prominent spadix) is a large genus of some 200 tropical and subtropical tuberous herbaceous plants from the Arum family (Araceae), native to Asia, Africa, Australia and various oceanic islands. (wikipedia.org)
- Large-scale phylogenetic analysis of Amorphophallus (Araceae) derived from nuclear and plastid sequences reveals new subgeneric delineation. (wikimedia.org)
- The name of its genus refers to the inflorescence of these plants, called spadix, typical of the Araceae family of which Amorphophallus is part, and that in fact has a phallic shape. (giromagicactusandsucculents.com)
- This name refers to the inflorescence of these plants, called spadix, typical of the Araceae family of which Amorphophallus is part, and that in fact has a phallic shape: it is a very protruding stem, often very elongated (in A. titanus reaches even 3 meters! (giromagicactusandsucculents.com)
- Amorphophallus (from Ancient Greek amorphos, "without form, misshapen" + phallos, "penis", referring to the shape of the prominent spadix) is a large genus of some 170 tropical and subtropical tuberous herbaceous plants from the Arum family (Araceae). (whitehousenursery.com.au)
Titanum9
- The weight of these tubers range from as little as ten grams (3/10ths of an ounce) in Amorphophallus pusillus of Vietnam to as much as 305 pounds (139 kg) for Amorphophallus titanum, a 14,000 fold difference in weight. (wikipedia.org)
- The species Amorphophallus titanum, 'corpse flower' or titan arum, has the world's largest unbranched inflorescence, with a height of up to 2.5 metres (8.2 ft) and a width of 1.5 metres (4.9 ft).[citation needed].After an over 1.2 metres (3.9 ft)-tall flower opened at Chicago Botanic Gardens on September 29, 2015, thousands lined up to see and smell it. (wikipedia.org)
- Amorphophallus hewittii, a rare member of the voodoo lily family, often gets confused with its more famous relative, Amorphophallus titanum , hinting at its impressive size. (andersontropicals.com)
- The titan arum or Amorphophallus titanum is one of the world's largest flowers. (acmphotography.com)
- In the rain forest look for Amorphophallus titanum , one of the world's most unusual plants. (huntington.org)
- This warm, wet tropical environment contains rare and unusual palms, the Amorphophallus titanum (The Huntington's infamous "Corpse Flower," that blooms on rare occasions), and a pond. (huntington.org)
- The Titan Arum, Amorphophallus titanum , has been called the world's largest flower, with a bloom that can grow to more than eight feet in height and four feet in diameter. (huntington.org)
- Currently we maintain several dozen plants of Amorphophallus titanum in greenhouses and planted in the Conservatory. (huntington.org)
- View of Estimation of genetic variation of Amorphophallus titanum Becc. (smujo.id)
Konjac6
- Amorphophallus tubers vary greatly from species to species, from the quite uniformly globose tuber of A. konjac to the elongated tubers of A. longituberosus and A. macrorhizus to the bizarre clustered rootstock of A. coaetaneus. (wikipedia.org)
- citation needed] Amorphophallus konjac tubers are used to make konnyaku (コンニャク), a Japanese thickening agent and edible jelly containing glucomannan. (wikipedia.org)
- Amorphophallus konjac 'Gordon's Gold' is an amazing, but hard-to-find gold-foliage selection of the hardy love lily from the former nursery of California plant collector, Dave Gordon. (plantdelights.com)
- Please remember that Amorphophallus konjac does not emerge before mid-June and plants shipped after early September will probably be dormant or going dormant. (plantdelights.com)
- Konjac root extract is made from the root of the konjac plant ( Amorphophallus konjac ), also known as elephant yam, devil's tongue, snake palm, voodoo lily, or simply konjac, is a perennial plant native to the tropical regions of China. (boxnutra.com)
- Amorphophallus konjac shares many of the characteristics of its giant cousins but is much easier to grow in temperate climates and does well overwintering as a bulb in zones 6-11. (carnivero.com)
Paeoniifolius3
- Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Dennst. (stuartxchange.org)
- Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (often referred to as the Elephant Foot Yam) is a unique and fascinating botanical specimen that can add an exotic touch to any garden or indoor plant collection in the UK. (urbanbotanicals.co.uk)
- Amorphophallus paeoniifolius, commonly known as elephant foot yam, is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. (urbanbotanicals.co.uk)
Inflorescence6
- A runner-up is Amorphophallus gigas, which is taller, but has a somewhat smaller inflorescence. (wikipedia.org)
- According to amorphophallus guru Wilbert Hetterscheid, the inflorescence of Amorphophallus dunnii smells of fresh carrots, but then who could trust Wilbert's nose after smelling so many amorphophallus? (plantdelights.com)
- Rare Amorphophallus species with a dark brown-purple inflorescence. (onszaden.com)
- In Amorphophallus the spadix is adorned with a calyx of different colors depending on the species, often purple, very showy, which makes the inflorescence very similar to a single, huge flower. (giromagicactusandsucculents.com)
- Amorphophallus prainii is variable in the dimension of parts of the inflorescence. (javaniskaelflora.id)
- Closeup of the colorful inflorescence of Amorphophallus julaihii. (chienclee.com)
Genus2
- It was named in 1994 by Wilbert Hetterscheid, who has done a lot of research on the Amorphophallus genus in Wageningen. (onszaden.com)
- Amorphophallus is a genus of tropical plants that includes about 200 species, all native to tropical climates and widespread all over the world, except in America: Africa, Oceania, Asia and several oceanic islands especially the Pacific. (giromagicactusandsucculents.com)
Dunnii5
- aka: Amorphophallus odoratus) Similar to Amorphophallus yunnanensis, Amorphophallus dunnii boasts a peculiar flower stalk that reaches 2' tall, topped with an 8-10" ice cream cone-like flower. (plantdelights.com)
- Amorphophallus dunnii is a fast-offsetting species and an easy one for beginners. (plantdelights.com)
- Amorphophallus dunnii has long been one of the stars of the winter-hardy love lily clan, but now we've gone and really "dun" something even more odd. (jlbg.org)
- Amorphophallus dunnii is in flower right now in the garden with it's typical 1′ tall peculiar, but fragrantless flower spike. (jlbg.org)
- This year for the first time, our collection of Amorphophallus dunnii from Lai Chau in North Vietnam flowered, and we were thrilled to measure it at just over 3′ tall. (jlbg.org)
Blume ex Decne1
- Amorphophallus campanulatus Blume ex Decne. (wikimedia.org)
Species5
- Amorphophallus species are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera (butterfly and moth) species including Palpifer sexnotatus and Palpifer sordida. (wikipedia.org)
- This is a very rare Amorphophallus species that is rarely offered. (onszaden.com)
- These flowers often give off nauseating smells: rotting meat, rancid cheese, excrement or urine and other "delicacies", so much so that one of these species, probably the most incredible, Amorphophallus titanus, was discovered by an Italian botanist, Odoardo Beccari, in 1878, because he came across a tremendous and very strong smell of corpse while walking in the Sumatra rainforest. (giromagicactusandsucculents.com)
- From this we can deduce the intelligence of the Amorphophallus, which "disguise themselves" as corpses to attract different species of flies, which therefore come to lay their eggs in these huge inflorescences and, unintentionally, pollinate the small flowers. (giromagicactusandsucculents.com)
- There are a lot of different species of Amorphophallus and it's not possible to write all of them here, so we will mention only a few of them. (giromagicactusandsucculents.com)
Decus-silvae3
Lacourii2
- The plant was bred on purpose by crossing Amorphophallus glaucophyllus with Amorphophallus lacourii with the aim to combine the glaucous leaves of the one parent with the spotted leaves of the other. (aroidcultivars.org)
- This cultivar combines the unique characteristics of Amorphophallus glaucophyllus and Amorphophallus lacourii. (aroidcultivars.org)
Plants1
- 2021. Amorphophallus in Kew Science Plants of the World Online . (wikimedia.org)
Engler2
- Between 1876 and 1911, Engler merged a number of other genera into Amorphophallus, with a final monograph published in 1911. (wikipedia.org)
- Amorphophallus stipitatus Engler (Notizbl. (efloras.org)
Decaisne1
- 16. Amorphophallus Blume ex Decaisne, Nouv. (efloras.org)
Foliage2
- Interplanted among purple or blue groundcovers, the foliage contrast of Amorphophallus 'Gordon's Gold' is stunning! (plantdelights.com)
- The 2' tall speckled stalk is topped in summer with typical amorphophallus foliage. (plantdelights.com)
18341
- The name "Amorphophallus" was first mentioned in 1834 by the Dutch botanist Blume. (wikipedia.org)
Amorphos1
- The name " Amorphophallus" comes from the ancient Greek "Amorphos", which means "shapeless", and "phallus", phallus. (giromagicactusandsucculents.com)
Plant1
- Let's also talk a little bit about the plant in general: Amorphophallus are perennials of variable size and always equipped with tubers, which in some cases are also edible after the elimination of toxic and irritating substances and are traditionally consumed in times of famine. (giromagicactusandsucculents.com)
Tropical2
- In a tropical forest, in fact, air currents are reduced, humidity is high and the environment is filled with odors: all factors that make it difficult for our Amorphophallus to spread its smell. (giromagicactusandsucculents.com)
- Amorphophallus love humidity and semi-shade: remember that their natural habitat is tropical forests! (giromagicactusandsucculents.com)
Visitor1
- Dear visitor, welcome to Amorphophallus-Forum.de. (amorphophallus-forum.de)
Long1
- The status of Amorphophallus zengianus C. Long & H. Li (Novon 10: 125. (efloras.org)
Forum1
- Das Amorphophallus-Forum.de ist natürlich keine Firma, sonder ein privat eingerichtetes Forum für Interessierte zwecks Informations- und Pflanzenaustausch. (amorphophallus-forum.de)
Tuber2
- Analysis of complete nutritional profile of Amorphophallus campanulatus tuber cultivated in Howrah District of West Bengal, India. (j-tropical-crops.com)
- Evaluation of anthelmintic activity of the methanolic extract of Amorphophallus paeoniifolius tuber. (j-tropical-crops.com)
Titan arum1
- It also includes Amorphophallus , the genus of the notoriously smelly Titan Arum , better known as the Corpse Flower. (huntington.org)
Campanulatus4
- Antibacterial, antifungal and cytotoxic activities of tuberous roots of Amorphophallus campanulatus. (j-tropical-crops.com)
- Aplikasi umbi suweg (Amorphophallus campanulatus) sebagai alternatif penurun gula darah pada penderita diabetes mellitus. (j-tropical-crops.com)
- 3. Chemopreventive effect of Amorphophallus campanulatus (Roxb. (nih.gov)
- Amorphophallus campanulatus 14 16 10. (nih.gov)
Rivieri1
- Amorphophallus rivieri Durand ex Carrière, Proteinophallus rivieri (Durand ex Carrière) Hook.f. (uconn.edu)
Blume2
- The name "Amorphophallus" was first mentioned in 1834 by the Dutch botanist Blume. (wikipedia.org)
- Cultivation of Amorphophallus muelleri Blume in timber forests of East Java, Indonesia. (j-tropical-crops.com)
Descriptor1
- Amorphophallus" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) . (harvard.edu)
Flowers1
- The flowers of Amorphophallus x konbus 'Glow Light', which appear before the foliage, are a stunning shiny light purple with a yellow eye zone. (plantdelights.com)
Year1
- This graph shows the total number of publications written about "Amorphophallus" by people in Harvard Catalyst Profiles by year, and whether "Amorphophallus" was a major or minor topic of these publication. (harvard.edu)