Scientific Name: Alocasia brisbanensis

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  • Pronunciation:
    al-oh-KAY-sha bris-ban-EN-sis
  • Common Name:
    Cunjevoi, Spoon Lily
  • Type:
    Herb
  • Family:
    ARACEAE
  • Status:
    Common
  • Flowers:
    White, cream. Summer. Delicately perfumed.
  • Fruit:
    Clustered on erect stalk
  • Flowers Color:
    White
  • Fruit Color:
    Red
  • Vegetation Type:
    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: spathe surrounds the tiny flowers.||

Associated Fauna

Native bees visit the flowers Birds like red fruit

Landscaping Notes

Moist protected situation. ||Scent permeates garden. ||Birds like red fruit. ||Indoor/pot plant potential.|||Propagation is by division of the rhizomes, and from seed ripening February-April. Looks best if grown in filtered light and will tolerate wet soils.|| Suitable for ponds.||Feature foliage|