Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
okinawensis
ID:
950333

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tawada

Source:
wcs

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Biol. Mag. 2(3): 28 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000949671

Common Names

  • Okinawa Alocasia
  • Elephant Ear
  • Taro

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Description

Alocasia okinawensis (also called Alocasia okinawensis, among many other common names) is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands. It has large, glossy, arrow-shaped leaves and grows best in moist, shady conditions.

Uses & Benefits

Alocasia okinawensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has large, attractive leaves and is easy to care for.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alocasia okinawensis is white and has a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alocasia okinawensis is a tropical perennial plant native to Southeast Asia. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the rhizome or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile, well-drained medium and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Alocasia okinawensis

Alocasia okinawensis is found in tropical regions of Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.

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,

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