Alocasia melo
Alocasia melo is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae, native to Sabah state in Malaysia.[1] It grows on ultramafic soils.[2] In the houseplant trade it is often sold as "Alocasia rugosa" due to its highly rugose leaves.[3] In fact, Alocasia rugosa is a synonym of Alocasia cucullata.[4]
| Alocasia melo | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Alismatales |
| Family: | Araceae |
| Genus: | Alocasia |
| Species: | A. melo |
| Binomial name | |
| Alocasia melo | |
References
- "Alocasia melo A.Hay, P.C.Boyce & K.M.Wong". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
- "Alocasia chaii P.C.Boyce". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 22 June 2022.
- Garner, LariAnn (7 April 2008). "The Jewel Alocasias - Spotlight on Alocasia rugosa, a.k.a. Alocasia melo". Dave's Garden. MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
- "Alocasia rugosa (Desf.) Schott". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
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