Alocasia farisii is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae.
Alocasia farisii is native to the wet tropical biome of Malaysia.
Taxonomy The species was first described in 2017, from Karst limestone, in Kelantan, north-east Malaysia.
Description Alocasia farisii is similar to Alocasia reversa. It is a herb that usually grows to around in height, though it can reach . The plant has long underground stems.
The leaves are thin, leathery, and grey-green in the centre. Leaves on younger plants are often shield-shaped, and some leaves may be arrowhead-shaped. Leaves measure long, and wide. The leaf stalks are long. Inflorescences are solitary or in pairs. The plant produces bright orange berries.
The species thrives in conditions of moderate moisture and temperature, and grows in soil pockets on limestone outcrops.
Nomenclature Alocasia farisii was named after Muhammad V of Kelantan, the Sultan of the Malaysian state of Kelantan. The name recognises his interest in conserving the region's rare species.
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