| Sauromatum | |
|---|---|
| S. venosum | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| Order: | Alismatales |
| Family: | Araceae |
| Subfamily: | Aroideae |
| Tribe: | Areae |
| Genus: | Sauromatum |
Sauromatum is a genus of flowering plants in the family Araceae. The genus contains only two species that are endemic to tropical Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Their inflorescences last for only a few hours to a day and give off an unpleasant smell. The inflorescence disperses its odor by heating up.
All spp of Sauromatum have now been grouped into Typhonium. DNA tests have shown that Sauromatum is actually Typhonium.