Alocasia venusta is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae, found only in the vicinity of the limestone Niah Caves of northern Sarawak, Malaysia.[1] A lithophyte with narrow, canoe-shaped leaves, it is considered obscure even by Alocasia enthusiasts and is rarely found in commerce.[2]
| Alocasia venusta | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Alismatales |
| Family: | Araceae |
| Genus: | Alocasia |
| Species: | A. venusta
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| Binomial name | |
| Alocasia venusta | |
References edit
- ^ "Alocasia venusta A.Hay". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
- ^ Garner, LariAnn (2 June 2008). "The Jewel Alocasias - Spotlight on two little-known Jewels". Dave's Garden. MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
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