&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Taxonomic notes on the &lt;em&gt;Alocasia-Colocasia&lt;/em&gt; Clade (Araceae) in China I: &lt;em&gt;Alocasia yunqiana&lt;/em&gt;, a new species from Tongbiguan Nature Reserve, Yunnan Province&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Ma, Zheng-Xu; Li, Yifan; Dao, Baohui; Yang, Wanliu; Liu, Bing; Yin, Jian-Tao

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“…Xu has been reported and mostly found in the southeast region of China. A. lihengiae , a newly discovered species was found at the Jinuo mountains in southern Yunnan ( Fang et al, 2020 ) while A. yunqiana was found at the Tongbiguan Nature Reserve in western Yunnan ( Ma et al, 2020 ). A. robusta M. Hotta and A. reversa N.E.…”

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“…Several notable studies have also been conducted to re-evaluate the genus Alocasia especially in Australasia ( Hay & Wise, 1991 ), the Philippines ( Hay, 1999 ), Borneo ( Hay, 2000 ; Kurniawan & Boyce, 2011 ), Thailand ( Boyce, 2008 ), and Peninsular Malaysia ( Hamzah et al, 2017 ). While the number of identified Alocasia species have increased steadily over the last 2 decades ( Ma et al, 2020 ), it is expected that more species are to be discovered in the future, allowing new molecules from the species to be studied (Ongpoy Jr, 2017).…”

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“…Alocasia species are predominantly humid lowland tropical plants and are terrestrial diminutive geophytes ( Hay & Wise, 1991 ; Ongpoy Jr, 2017; Das, 2018 ; Ma et al, 2020 ). Some species are able to grow on trees while very few can propagate underwater ( Ma et al, 2020 ). In addition, only a few species are known to grow at an altitude above 1000 m or in light gaps, clearings, or secondary vegetation ( Das, 2018 ).…”

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“…The largest genera in the family are the Alocasia, which currently comprises 113 species with 27 species are still awaiting descriptions ( Nauheimer et al, 2012 ). Of the total 96 accepted names of Alocasia species ( GBIF, 2019 ), 79 species are reported as native to tropical and subtropical Asia, which extend from the subtropical eastern Himalayas throughout India, China, Japan, and across the Malay Archipelago until Oceania ( Nauheimer et al, 2012 ; Ngoc-Sâm et al, 2017 ; Das, 2018 ; Ma et al, 2020 ). The genus Alocasia features tropical plants with large, often showy leaves, which are generally referred to as Elephant’s ear ( Ongpoy, 2015 ; Yuliana & Fatmawati, 2018 ).…”

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Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry and Biological Activities of Alocasia Species: A Systematic Review

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The genus Alocasia (Schott) G. Don consists of 113 species distributed across Asia, Southeast Asia, and Australia. Alocasia plants grow in tropical and subtropical forests with humid lowlands. Featuring their large green heart-shaped or arrow-shaped ear leaves and occasionally red-orange fruit, they are very popular ornamental plants and are widely used as traditional medicines to treat various diseases such as jaundice, snake bite, boils, and diabetes. This manuscript critically analysed the distribution, traditional uses, and phytochemical contents of 96 species of Alocasia. The numerous biological activities of Alocasia species were also presented, which include anti-cancer, antidiabetic and antihyperglycaemic, antioxidant, antidiarrhoea, antimicrobial and antifungal, antiparasitic (antiprotozoal and anthelminthic), antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory, brine shrimp lethality, hepatoprotective, anti-hemagglutinin, anti-constipation and diuretic, and radioprotective activities as well as acute toxicity studies. Research articles were acquired by the accessing three scientific databases comprising PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar. For this review, specific information was obtained using the general search term “Alocasia”, followed by the “plant species names” and “phytochemical” or “bioactivity” or “pharmacological activity”. The accepted authority of the plant species was referred from theplantlist.org. Scientific studies have revealed that the genus is mainly scattered throughout Asia. It has broad traditional benefits, which have been associated with various biological properties such as cytotoxic, antihyperglycaemic, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory. Alocasia species exhibit diverse biological activities that are very useful for medical treatment. The genus Alocasia was reported to be able to produce a strong and high-quality anti-cancer compound, namely alocasgenoside B, although information on this compound is currently limited. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to further explore the relevant use of natural compounds present in the genus Alocasia, particularly as an anti-cancer agent. With only a few Alocasia species that have been scientifically studied so far, more attention and effort is required to establish the link between traditional uses, active compounds, and pharmacological activities of various species of this genus.

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The forgotten giant of the Pacific: a review on giant taro (Alocasia macrorrhizos (L.) G.Don)

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Guzzon

2023

Genet Resour Crop Evol

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This article provides an overview over taxonomy, distribution, cultivation and use of giant taro, Alocasia macrorrhizos (L.) G.Don. The species belongs to the Araceae (aroid) family, which consists of 3700 species grouped into 107 genera. Among those species are several important crop species from tropical Asia and America. Giant taro, with a thick stem, large leaves and inflorescences, is cultivated as a food crop in several Pacific countries and in tropical Asia. In other parts of the world, it is mainly cultivated as an ornamental species. With a high starch content and its pest resistance, it often forms part of local traditional polycropping and agroforestry systems, e.g. in Tonga, and it contributes to local food security in particular during periods of food scarcity. Few production statistics are available as giant taro is mainly cultivated on a small scale and as part of subsistence agriculture. We consider giant taro a neglected crop. To our knowledge, no breeding or research programmes for crop improvement are currently happening. A database query and literature review revealed only 59 gene bank accessions, held in 7 different gene banks worldwide. We suggest further research into the conservation of landraces and into an increase of the productivity of this crop.

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<p><strong>Taxonomic notes on the <em>Alocasia-Colocasia</em> Clade (Araceae) in China I: <em>Alocasia yunqiana</em>, a new species from Tongbiguan Nature Reserve, Yunnan Province</strong></p>

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Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry and Biological Activities of Alocasia Species: A Systematic Review

Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry and Biological Activities of Alocasia Species: A Systematic Review

The forgotten giant of the Pacific: a review on giant taro (Alocasia macrorrhizos (L.) G.Don)

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