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Alocasia sarawakensis
In Gunung Mulu National Park
Fruit
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Monocots
Order:	Alismatales
Family:	Araceae
Genus:	Alocasia
Species:	A. sarawakensis
Binomial name
Alocasia sarawakensis M.Hotta

Alocasia sarawakensis is a species of flowering plant in the elephant ear genus Alocasia (family Araceae), native to Borneo. Unusually for an aroid, it is a freshwater swamp forest obligate, preferring well-lit situations. A large species, it can reach 8 ft (2.4 m). A cultivar, 'Yucatan Princess', is commercially available.

Alocasia sarawakensis can be difficult for home gardeners in Europe or North America to grow; it will not tolerate extended periods of temperatures below 50°F. During its growing season, moderate watering paired with weekly feeding are required for Alocasia sarawakensis to thrive.

References

1. "Alocasia sarawakensis M.Hotta". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
2. Mohd-Azlan, Jayasilan; Das, Indraneil (2016). Biodiversity of Tropical Peat Swamp Forests of Sarawak. UNIMAS Publisher. p. 36. ISBN 978-967-5527-90-6.
3. "Alocasia sarawakensis 'Yucatan Princess'". North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. N.C. Cooperative Extension. 2022. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
4. "Alocasia sarawakensis 'Yucatan Princess'". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2022. Retrieved 19 June 2022. 1 suppliers
5. Staff, Culturalist Press (21 February 2023). "Growing & caring for Alocasia sarawakensis (Yucatan Princess)". Technology, gaming, politics, food & more. Retrieved 2023-02-22.

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