Etymology | Genus | Not Colocasia, but resembling in appearance |
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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: Common | |
Form | Herb | |
Native Distribution | Indochina, southwest China, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Sumatra, Borneo, Java, Sulawesi |
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.
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.