Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
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Taxon
Alocasia cucullata
Common name:
Buddha's hand, Chinese ape, Chinese taro, Hooded dwarf elephant ear
Family:
Araceae (Aroid)
Distribution:
Asia
IUCN Red list:
Not evaluated
Comments:
In traditional Chinese medicine this species has numerous uses. It is applied externally to treat snakebite, abscesses, rheumatism, and arthritis. It is poisonous due to the presence of calcium oxalate crystals.
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Locations
1:
Tropical house 1
(Tropical House 1)
• Accession: 2016-400/1 • Origin: Vietnam • Provenance: Horticultural
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Individual