Alocasia jiewhoei - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
V.D.Nguyen
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 62: 121 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916860
Common Names
- Alocasia jiewhoei
- Jiewhoei Alocasia
- Alocasia of Jiewhoei
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Alocasia jiewhoei (also called 'Jiewhoei Alocasia', among many other common names) is a species of aroid native to Southeast Asia. It is a large, evergreen herb with long, arching stems and large, heart-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, shady forests at altitudes of up to 1,500 meters. It is found in Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia.
Uses & Benefits
Alocasia jiewhoei is a popular houseplant, often grown for its large, glossy leaves. It is also used in landscaping as a ground cover or as a border plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Alocasia jiewhoei is a small, white, fragrant flower with a yellow center. Its seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Alocasia jiewhoei is a tropical evergreen plant that prefers full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Alocasia jiewhoei
Alocasia jiewhoei is native to Thailand and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Alocasia jiewhoei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alocasia jiewhoei?
Alocasia jiewhoei
What is the common name of Alocasia jiewhoei?
Jiewhoe's Alocasia
What type of plant is Alocasia jiewhoei?
Alocasia jiewhoei is an evergreen perennial.
Species in the Alocasia genus
Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei, Alocasia baginda, Alocasia acuminata, Alocasia aequiloba, Alocasia alba, Alocasia arifolia, Alocasia atropurpurea, Alocasia augustiana, Alocasia balgooyi, Alocasia beccarii, Alocasia boa, Alocasia boyceana, Alocasia brancifolia, Alocasia brisbanensis, Alocasia cadieri, Alocasia celebica, Alocasia clypeolata, Alocasia cucullata, Alocasia culionensis, Alocasia cuprea, Alocasia decipiens, Alocasia decumbens, Alocasia devansayana, Alocasia fallax, Alocasia flabellifera, Alocasia flemingiana, Alocasia fornicata, Alocasia grata, Alocasia hainanica, Alocasia heterophylla, Alocasia hollrungii, Alocasia inornata, Alocasia kerinciensis, Alocasia lancifolia, Alocasia lauterbachiana, Alocasia lecomtei, Alocasia longiloba, Alocasia macrorrhizos, Alocasia maquilingensis, Alocasia melo, Alocasia micholitziana, Alocasia minuscula, Alocasia monticola, Alocasia navicularis, Alocasia nebula,
Species in the Araceae family
Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,
References
Van Dzu Nguyen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.D.Nguyen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77107767-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.