Alocasia cuprea is a species of plant in the genus "Alocasia" native to Borneo. Alocasia augustiana, is a species of "Alocasia" found in New Guinea. Alocasia clypeolata, is a species of "Alocasia" found in the Philippines. Common names include giant taro, ape, giant alocasia, biga, and pia. The plant is a member of the genus "Alocasia", and is thus related to taro. It is sympatric with other limestone flora such as "Alocasia longiloba" var. "lowii". The rhizome of "Alocasia sanderiana" is vertically placed and is known as root stock. Alocasia brisbanensis is a species of plant in the family Araceae. "Alocasia" may grow to a height of 1.5 metres. Alocasia sanderiana, commonly known as the Kris plant, is a plant in the family Araceae. "Alocasia" are tropical plants that are increasingly becoming popular as houseplants.