Alocasia macrorrhiza

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Alocasia macrorrhiza does not appear to be a valid published name. The closest spelling on IPNI and World Flora Online is Alocasia macrorrhizos (L.) G.Don. In 2025 you still see many references to the other name on the Internet along with images. The plant going under the name of Alocasia macrorrhiza has huge, glossy, green leaves with raised veins and when mature forms a woody trunk. It grows well in full sun to part shade and average to moist soils. Height: 12-15 ft. Photos taken August 2007 by Jay Yourch.

Alocasia macrorrhiza 'Lutea' is a selection with yellow petioles and leaf veins. Height: 2-5 ft. Photo taken August 2007 by Jay Yourch.