Research Paper

Studies on the Araceae of Sulawesi II: Two new species of Alocasia (Araceae—Alocasieae) from South and Southeast Sulawesi

Ni Putu Sri Asih, Agung Kurniawan, Tri Warseno, Aninda Retno Utami Wibowo

Published on: 01 July 2026

Page: 559 - 565

DOI: 10.6165/tai.2026.71.559

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    Abstract

    Two new Indonesian species of Alocasia (Araceae) are described from material cultivated in Bali Botanic Garden: Alocasia crispa Asih & Wibowo originally collected from Latimojong Regency, South Sulawesi and Alocasia kolakaensis Asih & Wibowo originally from Kolaka Regency, Southeast Sulawesi. The species are assigned respectively in the Alocasia Longiloba and Puber groups. A key to the species of Alocasia of Sulawesi is provided.

    Keyword: Alocasia crispa, Alocasia kolakaensis, endemic, Kolaka Regency, Latimojong, Longiloba, Puber, Sulawesi

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