Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fornicata
ID:
949667

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Schott

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Wochenbl. 4: 410 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000949005

Common Names

  • Alocasia fornicata
  • Fornicata Taro
  • Fornicata Elephant Ear

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Description

Alocasia fornicata (also called 'Fornicata Alocasia', among many other common names) is a tropical perennial plant native to Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands. It is a rhizomatous plant with large, arrow-shaped leaves and can reach up to two meters in height. It prefers moist, shady habitats such as rainforests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Alocasia fornicata is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and as a houseplant. It has large, glossy leaves and can be used to add a tropical touch to any space. It is also known for its air-purifying properties, as it can help to filter out pollutants from the air.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alocasia fornicata is white or pinkish in color with yellowish-green veins and a yellowish-green center. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are oval-shaped with a light green color and have long, thin, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alocasia fornicata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It grows best in partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers. It is hardy in USDA zones 10-12.

Where to Find Alocasia fornicata

Alocasia fornicata can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

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

Heinrich Wilhelm Schott (1794-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schott' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:84168-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.