Alocasia nycteris - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Medecilo, G.C.Yao & Madulid
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 1: 817 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837221
Common Names
- Alocasia Nycteris
- Nycteris Alocasia
- Bat-Faced Alocasia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Alocasia nycteris (also called 'Bat-Eared Alocasia', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Southeast Asia. It grows in grassy woodlands and open forests.
Uses & Benefits
Alocasia nycteris is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Alocasia nycteris has a small, white flower with a yellow center. Its seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Alocasia nycteris is an aroid native to Brazil. It is a slow-growing species that can reach up to 1m in height and width. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Alocasia nycteris
Alocasia nycteris is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical forests.
Alocasia nycteris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alocasia nycteris?
Alocasia nycteris
What is the common name of Alocasia nycteris?
Bat-faced Alocasia
What is the natural habitat of Alocasia nycteris?
Tropical and subtropical rainforests of Southeast Asia
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
Domingo A. Madulid (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Madulid' in the authors string.
Melanie P. Medecilo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Medecilo' in the authors string.
George C. Yao: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.C.Yao' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60447848-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.