On the Nomenclature of Alocasia odora (Araceae)

Abstract

Abstract. A nomenclatural revision of the vascular plant taxon Alocasia odora is presented. Issues associated with the valid publication of its basionym, Arum odorum, and the arguments for the accepted name are addressed here. The correct epithet of Caladium odoratum, a confusing synonym, is clarified and the name is lectotypified. A determined attempt is made to clarify the nomenclature of Alocasia odora and related nomenclatural entities and to provide the correct citations for them.