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Sander's Alocasia

Alocasia sanderiana

Critically Endangered

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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 (растения)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (магнолиофиты)

Class

Liliopsida (лилиопсиды)

Order

Alismatales (частухоцветные)

Species

Alocasia sanderiana (Sander's Alocasia)

Names in Other Languages

German Sanders Pfeilblatt

Portuguese alocásia

Similar Species in Alocasia

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Alocasia Quilted Dreams

Alocasia sinuata

Critically Endangered

Alocasia macrorrhizos

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sander's Alocasia?

The scientific name of Sander's Alocasia is Alocasia sanderiana. It belongs to the genus Alocasia.

What is the conservation status of Sander's Alocasia?

Sander's Alocasia (Alocasia sanderiana) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Sander's Alocasia live?

Sander's Alocasia 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 Sander's Alocasia belong to?

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

Is Sander's Alocasia endangered?

Yes, Sander's Alocasia (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 Sander's Alocasia belong to?

Sander's Alocasia (Alocasia sanderiana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (растения).

What are the closest relatives of Sander's Alocasia?

The closest relatives of Sander's Alocasia in the genus Alocasia include Alocasia Quilted Dreams, Buddha's hand, Giant taro.