Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vietnamensis
ID:
1325640

Status:
valid

Authors:
V.D.Nguyen & de Kok

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 43: 298 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338094

Common Names

  • Alocasia
  • Vietnamensis
  • Alocasia Vietnamensis

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Description

Alocasia vietnamensis (also called Alocasia cucullata, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Southeast Asia. It has long, thin leaves and produces small, white flowers with a yellow center. The flowers have a pleasant scent and bloom in the summer. It is found in moist, shady forests and can be grown in a pot with well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Alocasia vietnamensis is a popular ornamental plant and is used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alocasia vietnamensis has white flowers with yellow stripes. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alocasia vietnamensis is an evergreen perennial that grows best in partial shade and well-drained soil. It is propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.

Where to Find Alocasia vietnamensis

Alocasia vietnamensis is native to Vietnam and can be found in the forests of the Central Highlands.

Alocasia vietnamensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alocasia vietnamensis?

Alocasia vietnamensis

What is the common name of Alocasia vietnamensis?

Vietnamese Alocasia

What is the natural habitat of Alocasia vietnamensis?

Alocasia vietnamensis is native to Vietnam.

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

Rogier Petrus Johannes de Kok (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Kok' in the authors string.
Van Dzu Nguyen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.D.Nguyen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77135838-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.