Alocasia farisii
Species of flowering plant
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Alocasia farisii is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae.
| Alocasia farisii | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Alismatales |
| Family: | Araceae |
| Genus: | Alocasia |
| Species: | A. farisii |
| Binomial name | |
| Alocasia farisii Zulhazman, Norziel. & P.C.Boyce | |
Alocasia farisii is native to the wet tropical biome of Malaysia.[1]
Taxonomy
Description
Alocasia farisii is similar to Alocasia reversa. It is a herb that usually grows to around 27 centimetres (11 in) in height, though it can reach 55 centimetres (22 in). The plant has long underground stems.[2]
The leaves are thin, leathery, and grey-green in the centre. Leaves on younger plants are often shield-shaped, and some leaves may be arrowhead-shaped. Leaves measure 6–13 centimetres (2.4–5.1 in) long, and 4–10 centimetres (1.6–3.9 in) wide. The leaf stalks are 10–25 centimetres (3.9–9.8 in) long. Inflorescences are solitary or in pairs. The plant produces bright orange berries.[2]
The species thrives in conditions of moderate moisture and temperature, and grows in soil pockets on limestone outcrops.[2]
Nomenclature
Alocasia farisii was named after Muhammad V of Kelantan, the Sultan of the Malaysian state of Kelantan.[3] The name recognises his interest in conserving the region's rare species.[2]
