| Etymology | Genus | Not Colocasia, but resembling in appearance |
|---|---|---|
| Species | Long-lobed, referring to the lobed leaf base | |
| Family | Araceae | |
| Synonyms | Alocasia amabilis W.Bull, Alocasia denudata Engl., Alocasia eminens N.E.Br., Alocasia lowii Hook.f. | |
| Common Names | Tiger Taro | |
| Status | Native: Least Concern | |
| Form | Herb | |
| Native Distribution | Indochina, southwest China, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Sumatra, Borneo, Java, Sulawesi | |
Diagnostics:
Alocasia longiloba is a common understorey herb of our rainforests. It can be easily identified from the arrow-shape leaves and the intricately patterned petioles.
Interesting Facts:
The Tiger Taro is recommended as a good native substitute for the exotic Alocasia macrorrhizos for horticultural purposes (Ang et al., 2010).
Form of the Elephant Ear in the Central Catchment Nature Reserve.
Arrow-shaped leaves.
The diagnostic patterned petiole.
Rhizomatous stem.
Fruits.
Seeds.
References
Ang WF, RT Corlett, AFSL Lok, BYQ Ng, SM Suen, HTW Tan, PY Tan & TM Tertilt. (2010) A Field Guide to the Native Garden @ HortPark: an Urban Oasis of the Native Flora and Fauna of Singapore. Centre for Urban Greenery and Ecology (National Parks Board) and National University of Singapore, Singapore. 124 pp.Author: Siyang
Posted: 2014-01-04 / Modified: 2019-08-27