Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grata
ID:
949726

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prain ex Engl. & Krause

Source:
wcs

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 23E: 93 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000949064

Common Names

  • Alocasia grata
  • Grata Alocasia
  • Alocasia Grata

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Description

Alocasia grata (also called Graceful Elephant Ear, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that grows up to 1.5 meters tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, and is found in rainforests and open forests. It has large, arrow-shaped leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Alocasia grata 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

Alocasia grata has large, white flowers with six petals and yellow stamens. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alocasia grata can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and partial to full shade. The plant should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks. Pruning should be done in the spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Alocasia grata

Alocasia grata 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

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.
Kurt Krause (1883-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Krause' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:84176-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.