Alocasia lecomtei - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 23E: 90 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000949283
Common Names
- Alocasia lecomtei
- Lecomtei Alocasia
- Lecomtei Elephant Ear
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Alocasia lecomtei (also called Lecomte's alocasia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Araceae. It is found in tropical Asia and is a perennial herb with lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It grows in wet, mossy, and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Alocasia lecomtei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It can also be used to make herbal teas and tinctures.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Alocasia lecomtei is a white spathe with a yellow spadix. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, pointed leaves with a waxy coating.
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Alocasia lecomtei 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 lecomtei
Alocasia lecomtei is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
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:84189-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.