Alocasia spp.

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.

dogs cats horses

Mild Moderate Severe Critical

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.

Symptoms to watch for

Oral Irritation Drooling Vomiting Difficulty Swallowing

The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.

About

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.

Common Names

  • Elephant's-Ears
  • Asian Taro
  • Giant Taro
  • Elephant's Ear
  • Amazonian Taro
  • Buddha's Hand Taro
  • Green Velvet Alocasia
  • Black Velvet Alocasia
  • Green Shield Alocasia
  • Kris-Plant

Also recorded as Taro.

Facts

Family
Araceae
Duration
Perennial
Growth habit
Forb/herb
In the wild
TW, AU, MY, CN, HK, ID + more
Source
Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Elsewhere

Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.