Alocasia azlanii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.M.Wong & P.C.Boyce
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 67: 185 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347154
Common Names
- Azlanii Alocasia
- Alocasia of Azlanii
- Azlanii Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Alocasia azlanii (also called Azlan's Elephant Ear, among many other common names) is a large perennial plant with large, arrow-shaped leaves. It is native to Malaysia and grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Alocasia azlanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Alocasia azlanii are white and tubular. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Alocasia azlanii is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to India. It is a perennial herb with a creeping habit, growing up to 1 m tall. It is best grown in a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by cuttings or division.
Where to Find Alocasia azlanii
Alocasia azlanii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
Alocasia azlanii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alocasia azlanii?
Alocasia azlanii
What type of plant is Alocasia azlanii?
It is a species of flowering plant.
Where is Alocasia azlanii found?
It is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Species in the Alocasia genus
Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei, Alocasia baginda, Alocasia acuminata, Alocasia aequiloba, Alocasia alba, Alocasia arifolia, Alocasia atropurpurea, Alocasia augustiana, Alocasia balgooyi, Alocasia beccarii, Alocasia boa, Alocasia boyceana, Alocasia brancifolia, Alocasia brisbanensis, Alocasia cadieri, Alocasia celebica, Alocasia clypeolata, Alocasia cucullata, Alocasia culionensis, Alocasia cuprea, Alocasia decipiens, Alocasia decumbens, Alocasia devansayana, Alocasia fallax, Alocasia flabellifera, Alocasia flemingiana, Alocasia fornicata, Alocasia grata, Alocasia hainanica, Alocasia heterophylla, Alocasia hollrungii, Alocasia inornata, Alocasia kerinciensis, Alocasia lancifolia, Alocasia lauterbachiana, Alocasia lecomtei, Alocasia longiloba, Alocasia macrorrhizos, Alocasia maquilingensis, Alocasia melo, Alocasia micholitziana, Alocasia minuscula, Alocasia monticola, Alocasia navicularis, Alocasia nebula,
Species in the Araceae family
Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,
References
Peter Charles Boyce (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.C.Boyce' in the authors string.
Khoon Meng Wong (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.M.Wong' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77158842-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.