Alocasia beccarii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Tosc. Ortic. 4: 300 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000948614
Common Names
- Alocasia Beccarii
- Beccari's Alocasia
- Elephant Ear
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Alocasia beccarii (also called Beccari's Elephant Ear, among many other common names) is a species of plant native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, shady forests and meadows at elevations of 500-3000 meters. It has large, arrow-shaped leaves and white flowers with yellow centers.
Uses & Benefits
Alocasia beccarii is a popular houseplant due to its striking foliage and ease of care. It can be used to add a tropical touch to any room and can be used as a standalone plant or in combination with other plants to create a lush, tropical look.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Alocasia beccarii has a white flower with a yellow lip. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are light green and have large, heart-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Alocasia beccarii is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy stems and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Alocasia beccarii
Alocasia beccarii can be found in Southeast Asia.
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
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:84134-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.