Asian Taro

Alocasia odora

"Alocasia odora" is a flowering plant native to East and Southeast Asia. In Manipur, local name is Hoomu. "Alocasia odora" can be used as medicine for the treatment of common cold in North Vietnam.
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Appearance

This plant is grows to about 0.5–1.6 m high, with rhizomes of about 4–10 m high and 3–5 cm wide. The leaves are big and blade-shaped, ovate, light green with cordate base. The petioles are 0.3–1.0 m long, with the lower parts clasped around the stem.

Naming

The plant is a member of the genus "Alocasia", and is thus related to taro.

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Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassMonocots
OrderAlismatales
FamilyAraceae
GenusAlocasia
SpeciesA. odora
Photographed in
Australia