Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

Common name: Impressus voodoo lily

Family: Araceae (Aroid)

Distribution: Malawi, Eastern Africa

IUCN Red list: Not evaluated

Comments: Amorphophallus impressus forms stoloniferous patches of 30" tall stalks. The inflorescences resemble Amorphophallus henryi with the classic phallic spadix emerging from what appears to be a red toilet seat. Amorphophallus impressus must be kept dry in dormant months.All parts of the plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus.