Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kerinciensis
ID:
949909

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Hay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 50: 322 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000949247

Common Names

  • Alocasia kerinciensis
  • Kerinciensis Taro
  • Kerinciensis Elephant Ear

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Description

Alocasia kerinciensis (also called Kerinci Alocasia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is a perennial herb that can grow up to 1 meter in height. It is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia and is typically found in wet, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Alocasia kerinciensis is a tropical plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate shade. It is also used as a groundcover in shady areas and can help to reduce erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, white flowers with yellow centres. Seeds: Small, black, and round. Seedlings: Oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alocasia kerinciensis can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is best to water the plant regularly and keep the soil moist. Fertilize the plant once a month with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Alocasia kerinciensis

Alocasia kerinciensis is native to the tropical rainforests of Sumatra, Indonesia.

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

Alistair Hay (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Hay' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1006578-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.