Alocasia odora
Asian Taro · Araceae
Also known as Arum odorum. Common names: Giant elephant's ear.
Alocasia odora (also called night-scented lily, Asian taro or giant upright elephant ear) is a flowering plant native to East and Southeast Asia (Japan, China, Indochina, Assam, Bangladesh, Borneo, Taiwan).
About Asian Taro
Alocasia odora (also called night-scented lily, Asian taro or giant upright elephant ear) is a flowering plant native to East and Southeast Asia (Japan, China, Indochina, Assam, Bangladesh, Borneo, Taiwan). In Manipur, local name is Hoomu. Alocasia odora (called Ray) can be used as medicine for the treatment of common cold in North Vietnam.
Growing & care
| Native range | Assam, Bangladesh, Borneo, Cambodia, China South-Central, China Southeast, East Himalaya, Hainan, India, Japan, Laos, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam |
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| Toxicity | Pets: Not documented · People: Not documented |
Where to buy Asian Taro
Listings come directly from nurseries. Contact them to buy — prices and stock are set by each nursery.
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