Alocasia portei
A young cultivated specimen
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Alismatales
Family: Araceae
Genus: Alocasia
Species:
A. portei
Binomial name
Alocasia portei
Synonyms[1]
  • Schizocasia portei (Schott) Engl.
  • Schizocasia regnieri L.Linden & Rodigas

Alocasia portei is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae, native to Luzon in the Philippines.[1] With Alocasia odora it is the pollen parent of the large landscaping plant Alocasia × portora.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 "Alocasia portei Schott". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
  2. ↑ Garner, LariAnn (21 July 2008). "My start with Alocasia hybrids - Alocasia x portora". Dave's Garden. MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. Retrieved 19 June 2022.


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