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Alocasia flower (scientific name: Alocasia macrorrhizos) is a plant of the genus Alocasia in the Araceae family, called gupo yu in Taiwan, China, native to South America, and is a common ornamental plant.
Other names for the Alocasia flower
The Alocasia flower has several common names, such as hen yutou, langdu flower, wild taro, mountain taro, large-root taro, large worm taro, tian yu, tian meng, and when used as an ornamental plant it is called "dripping Guanyin," because if the ambient humidity is too high, water will drip down from its broad leaves. Its flower is a spadix inflorescence, with a large green spathe outside, opening into a boat shape, like a seated statue of Guanyin.
Growth habits of the Alocasia flower
Alocasia is a perennial herb with broad leaves. In northern China it must overwinter indoors, while in the south it can grow in the open field. The corm and leaves can be used medicinally, but they are toxic; the leaf sap will cause poisoning if ingested. What is called Alocasia in Taiwan, China refers to the calla lily.
Geographical distribution of the Alocasia flower
The Alocasia flower is mainly found in central-southern, western to southeastern Yunnan Province, at elevations of 200-1100 m in tropical rainforests and wild banana groves. It is also found in Sichuan, Guizhou, Hunan, Jiangxi, Guangxi, Guangdong and the coastal islands, Fujian, and Taiwan, China.
Abroad it is distributed in Bangladesh, northeastern India (Khasia Hills), Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, and the Philippines.
Flower language of the Alocasia flower
White Alocasia given to classmates and friends has the flower language of "youthful vitality"; yellow Alocasia given to close friends has the flower language of "noble friendship"; orange-red Alocasia symbolizes love, please give it to the person you admire, because its flower language is "I like you." The Alocasia has a simple and pure appearance, and the white Alocasia is especially fresh and soft. The flower language of the Alocasia is very beautiful: pure, happy, elegant, and pure love. The Alocasia itself also represents sincerity, simplicity, purity, and inner elegance.
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