Alocasia megawatiae - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Yuzammi & A.Hay
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Aroideana 25: 70 (2002 publ. 2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000338316
Common Names
- Aechmea wrightii
- Aechmea
- Wrightii
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Alocasia megawatiae (also called Megawat's Alocasia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant that is native to Southeast Asia. It is an evergreen perennial with large, heart-shaped leaves that are green in color. It produces small, white flowers in the summer. It is found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Alocasia megawatiae has been used medicinally for treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It can also be used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Alocasia megawatiae is a white spathe with a yellow spadix. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Alocasia megawatiae is a perennial herb that grows up to 1m tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seed raising mix. Division should be done in spring or summer when the plant is actively growing.
Where to Find Alocasia megawatiae
Alocasia megawatiae can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Alocasia megawatiae FAQ
What is the common name of Alocasia megawatiae?
Megawatiae
What is the growth habit of Alocasia megawatiae?
It is an evergreen perennial herb with a creeping rhizome.
What are the uses of Alocasia megawatiae?
It is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
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.
Yuzammi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yuzammi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20011463-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.