| Alocasia azlanii | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Alismatales |
| Family: | Araceae |
| Genus: | Alocasia |
| Species: | A. azlanii |
| Binomial name | |
| Alocasia azlanii | |
Alocasia azlanii, the red mambo, is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae, native to Brunei, and first described in 2016. [1] With its red to purple patterning on and near its leaf veins, it is sometimes kept as a houseplant. [2]
A houseplant is a plant that is grown indoors in places such as residences and offices, mainly for decorative purposes, but studies have also shown them to have positive psychological effects. They also help with indoor air purification, since some species, and the soil-dwelling microbes associated with them, reduce indoor air pollution by absorbing volatile organic compounds including benzene, formaldehyde, and trichloroethylene. While generally toxic to humans, such pollutants are absorbed by the plant and its soil-dwelling microbes without harm.
Alocasia is a genus of rhizomatous or tuberous, broad-leaved, perennial, flowering plants from the family Araceae. There are about 90 accepted species native to tropical and subtropical Asia and eastern Australia. Around the world, many growers widely cultivate a range of hybrids and cultivars as ornamentals.
Dracaena trifasciata is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae, native to tropical West Africa from Nigeria east to the Congo. It is most commonly known as the snake plant, Saint George's sword, mother-in-law's tongue, and viper's bowstring hemp, among other names. Until 2017, it was known under the synonym Sansevieria trifasciata.
Caladium is a genus of flowering plants in the family Araceae. They are often known by the common name elephant ear, heart of Jesus, and angel wings. There are over 1000 named cultivars of Caladium bicolor from the original South American plant.
Alocasia sanderiana, commonly known as the kris plant or Sander's alocasia, is a plant in the family Araceae. It is endemic to Northern Mindanao in the Philippines, but is commonly grown as an ornamental plant worldwide. It is classified as critically endangered in the wild by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
Anthurium scherzerianum, the flamingo flower or pigtail plant, is a species of Anthurium native to Costa Rica. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit as an ornamental houseplant, kept at 15 °C (60 °F) or higher. It is naturally an epiphyte, growing on trees in the rainforest.
Begonia conchifolia, the zip begonia, is a species of flowering plant in the family Begoniaceae. It is native to Central America; El Salvador, Costa Rica and Panama. As a houseplant it does best out of direct sunlight. 'Red Ruby' is the best known cultivar.
Alocasia zebrina, commonly known as the zebra plant or zebrina alocasia, is a plant in the family Araceae. It is endemic to the islands of Luzon, Mindanao, Leyte, Samar, Biliran, and Alabat in the Philippines. It is commonly grown as an ornamental plant worldwide. It is also locally known as gabing tigre in Tagalog. It is nationally listed as a threatened species and collection of A. zebrina from the wild is illegal in the Philippines.
Alocasia baginda, the dragon scale plant, is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae, native to Kalimantan, Indonesia. As a houseplant it is rare in commerce, with the unimproved species and cultivars 'Pink Dragon' and the smaller 'Silver Dragon' occasionally available.
Alocasia wentii, the hardy elephant's ear, is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae, native to the highlands of New Guinea. Occasionally kept as a houseplant, the unimproved species and some variegated cultivars are commercially available.
Alocasia reversa is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae, native to Borneo. In its native habitat it is found on limestone outcrops, so as a houseplant it does not need heavy watering. It gets its specific epithet from the fact that its color pattern is reversed from the typical Alocasia, that is, darker on and near the veins.
Alocasia infernalis is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae, native to Sarawak state, Malaysia. It gets its specific epithet from its dark leaves—nearly black with purple veins—that exhibit a baleful red iridescence depending on the angle of the light and the position of the viewer. Occasionally kept as a houseplant, has been nicknamed "Black Magic". Other names associated with Alocasia infernalis, which may represent incipient common names, or cultivars, include "Black Panther", 'Kapit', and 'Viery'.
Alocasia gageana, the dwarf upright elephant ear or dwarf taro, is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae, native to the Kachin Hills of Myanmar. Reaching 4 ft (1 m), it is only a dwarf when compared to the giant upright elephant ear Alocasia odora or to taro. It makes for a large housplant, or an outdoor ornamental plant in tropical or (nearly) frost-free subtropical areas.
Alocasia nebula is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae, native to Sarawak state, Malaysia. As a houseplant it is said to be the most difficult Alocasia to grow.
Alocasia melo is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae, native to Sabah state in Malaysia. In the houseplant trade it is often sold as "Alocasia rugosa" due to its highly rugose leaves. In fact, Alocasia rugosa is a synonym of Alocasia cucullata .
Alocasia reginae is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae, native to Borneo. Occasionally kept as a houseplant, there are cultivars available, including 'Miri' and 'Elaine'.
Alocasia venusta is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae, found only in the vicinity of the limestone Niah Caves of northern Sarawak, Malaysia. A lithophyte with narrow, canoe-shaped leaves, it is considered obscure even by Alocasia enthusiasts and is rarely found in commerce.
Alocasia reginula, black velvet, is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae, native to Sabah state in Malaysia. Originally described from cultivation and often listed as Alocasia 'Black Velvet' as if it were a cultivar or some sort of hybrid, it has since been discovered to be a true, wild species. It is only known from dry, deeply shaded limestone cliffs in Tabin Wildlife Reserve. As a houseplant it needs sharp drainage or it will be very likely to rot.
Alocasia portei is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae, native to Luzon in the Philippines. With Alocasia odora it is the pollen parent of the large landscaping plant Alocasia × portora.
Alocasia sarawakensis is a species of flowering plant in the elephant ear genus Alocasia, native to Borneo. Unusually for an aroid, it is a freshwater swamp forest obligate, preferring well-lit situations. A large species, it can reach 8 ft (2.4 m). A cultivar, 'Yucatan Princess', is commercially available.
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