Alocasia sarawakensis
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| Alocasia sarawakensis | |
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| In Gunung Mulu National Park | |
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| Fruit | |
Scientific 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]
