Alocasia sarawakensis
In Gunung Mulu National Park
Fruit
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Alismatales
Family: Araceae
Genus: Alocasia
Species:
A. sarawakensis
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]

References

  1. ↑ "Alocasia sarawakensis M.Hotta". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
  2. ↑ Mohd-Azlan, Jayasilan; Das, Indraneil (2016). Biodiversity of Tropical Peat Swamp Forests of Sarawak. UNIMAS Publisher. p. 36. ISBN 978-967-5527-90-6.
  3. ↑ "Alocasia sarawakensis 'Yucatan Princess'". North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. N.C. Cooperative Extension. 2022. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
  4. ↑ "Alocasia sarawakensis 'Yucatan Princess'". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2022. Retrieved 19 June 2022. 1 suppliers
  5. ↑ Staff, Culturalist Press (21 February 2023). "Growing & caring for Alocasia sarawakensis (Yucatan Princess)". Technology, gaming, politics, food & more. Retrieved 2023-02-22.


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