Scientific Name: Alocasia brisbanensis (was Alocasia macrorrihza)

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  • Pronunciation:
    al-oh-KAY-sha
  • Common Name:
    Cunjevoi, Spoon Lily
  • Derivation:
    Alocasia: Gr. a - not (not Colocasia) brisbanensis:
  • Type:
    Herb
  • Family:
    ARECACEAE
  • Flowers:
    White, cream. Summer. Delicately perfumed.
  • Fruit:
    orange
  • Vegetation Type:
    Rainforest - requires high water level. Rainforest riparian zone.
  • Species List:
    Kennilworth Fig Tree Walk, Bush food, Bush medicine, Craft, NLTalks2010, BSDoonan, Banana, Janet, Upper Yandina Creek, NC,
Cultural Notes

TAKE CARE! Some information about bush foods and medicines may be anecdotal. Correct identification and preparation is essential:

Identification Notes

Leaves: large heart-shaped blades||Flower: green hooded spathe surrounds the tiny flowers.||

Associated Fauna

Native bees that visit the flowers are tasty to eat. Birds like red fruit.

Landscaping Notes

Requires water. ||Moist protected situation. ||Scent permeates garden. ||Birds like red fruit. ||Indoor/pot plant potential.||Understorey shrub growing to 1.5 metres tall.||Propagation is by dividison of the rhizomes, and from seed ripening February-April. Hardy. Looks best if grown in filtered light and will tolerate wet soils.|| Suitable for ponds.||Feature foliage||Successfully propagated by Coolum Community Native Nursery.|Successfully propagated by Florabunda Bushcare nursery Woombye|Successfully propagated by Mooloolah Native Nursery||