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alocasia

alocasia

9.9
A tropical plant with large, glossy leaves that people often grow for decoration
  • noun
  • /ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʒə/
  • Specialized
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  • The alocasia is a stunning plant, famous for its large, striking leaves.

They have some calatheas and Alocasias, which I struggle with a little bit.

Examples

  • They have some calatheas and Alocasias, which I struggle with a little bit.

    Garden Answer

  • Many gardeners choose the alocasia because of its ornamental appeal in tropical settings.

  • OK then we have an Alocasia called Silver Dragon.

  • With its boat-shaped spathe, the alocasia adds a unique touch to any indoor plant collection.

Synonyms

elephant ear
vsalocasia
7.0

A tropical plant with very large heart-shaped leaves often grown in gardens

emphasizes general ornamental large leaves rather than specific heart-shaped leaves
genus Alocasia
vsalocasia
  • Specialized
9.7

A tropical plant with large arrow shaped leaves and a visible flower stem

focuses on one plant species rather than the broader plant group

Compounds

Alocasia macrorrhiza
  • Specialized
9.9

A large tropical plant with big leaves grown for its edible root and shoots and used in gardens

genus Alocasia
  • Specialized
9.7

A tropical plant with large arrow shaped leaves and a visible flower stem

Surface Forms

alocasia singular
alocasias plural

Etymology

The word alocasia is the scientific name given to a group of tropical plants from Asia and nearby islands. A helpful way to remember alocasia is to picture its large, 'elephant ear' leaves, so the name brings to mind the plant's big, dramatic, decorative foliage.