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Alocasia portei Schott
| Family Name: | Araceae |
| Synonyms: | Schizocasia portei (Schott) Engl., Schizocasia regnieri L.Linden & Rodigas |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Endemic to the Philippines |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Massive, thick - stemmed (pachycaul) herb to 6m tall |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves erect, few in clustered at top of the stem. Petioles to 1.5m long. Leaf blades sagittate, deeply pinnatifid (appearing to be dissected) to 1.5m or longer. |
| Stems | Stem to 40cm in diameter at base, distal ends (apical part of the stem) to 15cm in diameter |
| Flowers | Inflorescences from center of the crown of leaves, on stalks to 30cm in length. Spathe to 40cm in length, green or dark brownish green. Spadix to 32cm long, female zone white, to 4cm long, male zone whitish, to 8cm long. |
| Fruit | Fruits enclosed in persistent spathe, to 10cm in length. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Focal Plant, Container Planting |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Irritant - Sap |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
|---|---|
| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Biotic (Fauna) |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting, Storage Organ (Corm) |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Leathery |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Brown, Cream / Off-White, Green, White |
|---|---|
| Inflorescence Type | Spathe & Spadix |
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Others
| Master ID | 31090 |
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| Species ID | 5480 |
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