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Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Lutea'
| Family Name: | Araceae |
| Synonyms: | Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Solid Gold', Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Jungle Gold' |
| Common Name: | Upright Golden Elephant Ear, Golden Giant Taro |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
| Plant Growth Form | Shrub (Herbaceous) |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Shrubby |
| Maximum Height | 2 m |
Biogeography
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Others - Plant Morphology | Clumping aroid shrub, 1.5 - 2.0 m in height, purportedly first sighted in Papua New Guinea.Leaves very large, with golden yellow petioles and veins, and undulating margins. Inflorescence has yellow spadix and greenish spathe, but florets yield no pollen -- cultivar reported to be sterile.Prefers slightly acidic, well-drained soils rich in organic matter. Takes full sun to semi-shade, but more light deepens the yellowness of petioles and veins. Young plants are greenish, until they grow more leaves. Propagate by division of clump, or underground rhizomes.Large clusters of plants have imposing presence, ideal for imparting sunny tropical look to gardens. Can also be used in large containers. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | [Others]: Attractive leaves may be used in floral arrangements. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Stems, Ornamental Foliage |
| Plant & Rootzone Preference - Tolerance | Fertile Loamy Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Waterlogged Soils (Drains Site), Acidic (low pH) Soils, Easy to Grow |
| Landscape Uses | General, Riverine, Flowerbed / Border, Swimming Poolside, Focal Plant, Container Planting |
| Thematic Landscaping | Golden Garden |
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| Usage Hazard - Cons | Irritant - Sap |
| Usage Hazard - Cons Remarks | Raw parts contain oxalic crystals, which will cause burning pain in mouth and throat if consumed. |
