Alocasia macrorhiza (L.) Schott

  • Filed As

    Araceae
    Alocasia macrorhiza (L.) Schott

  • Collector(s)

    M. J. Balick 3174 with P. Cocom & R. Cocom, 09 Dec 1991

  • Location

    Belize. Cayo. Chaa Creek Trails. Near houses.

  • Habitat

    Open scrubby secondary forest "low bush".

  • Description

    Herb to 1m; leaves reddish; inflorescence a white spathe with cream bract.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 85665

    Occurrence ID: b7d7bac7-3a3a-499a-a68a-33d9187deb02

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  • Region

    Central America

  • Country

    Belize

  • State/Province

    Cayo

  • Locality

    Chaa Creek Trails. Near houses

  • Coordinates

    17.1, -89.07

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Cayo District. Chaa Creek Trails. Near houses
17*06'N, 89°04'W. Open Scrubby Secondary
Forest, "low bush".
Herb to lm; leaves reddish; inflorescence a
white spathe with cream bract.
Creole Gal
USE: ledicaient for unspecified conditions {plant part
unreported!
Michael J. Balick 3174
with P. Cocom and R. Cocom
December 9, 1991
REPORT ANY REIDENTIFICATION OF THIS VOUCHER
TO THE INSTITUTE OF ECONOMIC BOTANY, NY
Supported by the.National Cancer Institute, the U.S. AID, the Hetroplitan
Life Foundation, the Overbrook Foundation, and the Rex Foundation
00085665