Alocasia sarawakensis | |
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In Gunung Mulu National Park | |
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Fruit | |
Scientific classification
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Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Alismatales |
Family: | Araceae |
Genus: | Alocasia |
Species: | A. sarawakensis
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Binomial name | |
Alocasia sarawakensis |
Alocasia sarawakensis is a species of flowering plant in the elephant ear genus Alocasia (family Araceae), native to Borneo. [1] Unusually for an aroid, it is a freshwater swamp forest obligate, preferring well-lit situations. [2] A large species, it can reach 8 ft (2.4 m). [3] A cultivar, 'Yucatan Princess', is commercially available. [4]
Alocasia sarawakensis can be difficult for home gardeners in Europe or North America to grow; it will not tolerate extended periods of temperatures below 50°F. During its growing season, moderate watering paired with weekly feeding are required for Alocasia sarawakensis to thrive. [5]
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