Alocasia odora
Asian Taro, Elephant Ear
Other regional names: Taro
- Taro
Also known as: Alocasia commutata Schott +10 more
- Alocasia commutata Schott
- Alocasia subodorata Engl. & K.Krause
- Alocasia tonkinensis Engl.
- Arum odoratum Heynh.
- Arum odorum G.Lodd.
- Caladium odoratissimum K.Koch
- Caladium odorum (G.Lodd.) Ker Gawl.
- Caladium odorum (hort.Lodd.) Roxb.
- Colocasia odora (G.Lodd.) Brongn.
- Colocasia odora var. rubra Hassk.
- Colocasia odora var. viridis Hassk.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Araceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Found natively in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, Alocasia odora (commonly known as Asian taro or Elephant-Ear) is a shrub belonging to the Araceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Eastern Asia, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, Bangladesh, Borneo, Cambodia, China South-Central, China Southeast, East Himalaya, Hainan, India, Japan, Laos, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Ascension, Spain, Sri Lanka