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Alocasia princeps

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Alocasia princeps
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Alismatales
Family: Araceae
Genus: Alocasia
Species:
A. princeps
Binomial name
Alocasia princeps
Synonyms[1]

Alocasia porphyroneura Hallier f.

Alocasia princeps is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae, native to Borneo.[1] With its V-shaped leaves it is sometimes kept as a houseplant. There are two cultivars, 'Purple Cloak' and 'Candy Sticks'.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Alocasia princeps W.Bull". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
  2. ^ "Alocasia princeps W.Bull". aroid.org. International Aroid Society. 2022. Retrieved 21 June 2022.