Alocasia melo (original) (raw)

Alocasia melo is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae, native to Sabah state in Malaysia. It grows on ultramafic soils. In the houseplant trade it is often sold as "Alocasia rugosa" due to its highly rugose leaves. In fact, Alocasia rugosa is a synonym of Alocasia cucullata.