| Regno | Plantae |
| Sottoregno | Tracheobionta |
| Superdivisione | Spermatophyta |
| Divisione | Magnoliophyta |
| Classe | Liliopsida |
| Ordine | Alismatales |
| Famiglia | Araceae |
| Sottofamiglia | Aroideae |
| Genere | Alocasia |
Alocasia, commonly referred to as Elephant Ear or African Mask Plant, is a captivating genus of tropical and subtropical plants renowned for their striking foliage. The genus includes around 79 species, each boasting unique leaf shapes, sizes, and colors. Alocasia plants are prized for their ornamental value and are popular both as pianta di appartamentos and garden specimens.