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alocásia

Alocasia sanderiana

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Brazil and Taiwan. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Alismatales (Alismatales)

Species

Alocasia sanderiana (alocásia)

Names in Other Languages

German Sanders Pfeilblatt

Portuguese alocásia

Similar Species in Alocasia

Alocasia Quilted Dreams

Alocasia sinuata

Critically Endangered

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Alocasia macrorrhizos

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of alocásia?

The scientific name of alocásia is Alocasia sanderiana. It belongs to the genus Alocasia.

What is the conservation status of alocásia?

alocásia (Alocasia sanderiana) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does alocásia live?

alocásia is found in Distributed across Brazil and Taiwan. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Brazil, Taiwan.

What family does alocásia belong to?

alocásia (Alocasia sanderiana) belongs to the genus Alocasia, which is part of the taxonomic family Araceae.

Is alocásia endangered?

Yes, alocásia (Alocasia sanderiana) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does alocásia belong to?

alocásia (Alocasia sanderiana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of alocásia?

The closest relatives of alocásia in the genus Alocasia include alocásia, Alocasia Quilted Dreams, Giant taro.