Alocasia brisbanensis
(F. M. Bailey) Domin
Spoon lily
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAlocasia brisbanensis, commonly known as cunjevoi, elephant ear, native lily or spoon lily, is a species of plant in the family Araceae native to rainforests of eastern Australia. The common name "cunjevoi" derives from the Bundjalung language of northern New South Wales. It has been cultivated for its large tropical leaves and the heavily scented flowers.
Description
A taro family plant. It looks very similar to Alocasia macrorrhiza. It is an erect herb. It grows 2 m tall. The stems are thick and fleshy. The leaves are alternate and very large. They can be 70 cm long by 60 cm across. The leaf stalk is usually inserted at the edge of the leaf. The flowers are close together along the stalk. These have a leafy spathe around them. The fruit are red oval berries.
Edible Uses
The corm is edible.
Traditional Uses
Caution: It contains calcium oxalate crystals that can burn the throat.
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Known Hazards
The plant contains calcium oxalate crystals that can burn the throat.
Distribution
It grows in subtropical rainforest. Arboretum Tasmania.
Where It Grows
Australia*, Tasmania,
Synonyms
References (2)
- Brisbane Botanical Gardens
- Ryan, M. (Ed.), 2003, Wild Plants of Greater Brisbane. Queensland Museum. p 214
