Alocasia spp. is toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The reported severity is mild. Also known as Elephant's-Ears, Asian Taro and Giant Taro.
If your animal ate this plant, call your veterinarian, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control on (888) 426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline on (855) 764-7661. Fees may apply.
Oral Irritation Drooling Vomiting Difficulty Swallowing
The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.
Alocasia is a genus of rhizomatous or tuberous, broad-leaved, perennial, flowering plants from the family Araceae. There are about 90 accepted species native to tropical and subtropical Asia and eastern Australia. Around the world, many growers widely cultivate a range of hybrids and cultivars as ornamentals.
Also recorded as Taro.
More from the Araceae family:
Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.