Abstract This article provides an overview over taxonomy, distribution, cultivation and use of giant taro, Alocasia macrorrhizos (L.) G.Don. The species belongs to the Araceae (aroid) family, which consists 3700 grouped into 107 genera. Among those are several important crop from tropical Asia America. Giant with a thick stem, large leaves inflorescences, is cultivated as food in Pacific countr...

Developing agroforestry systems in private forests is expected to increase productivity. This study aims determine the appropriate design for Falcataria moluccana-based Central Lombok Regency. Three intercrop species were tested: small taro (Colocasia esculenta), ginger (Zingiber officinale), and vanilla (Vanilla planifolia Andrews). was established using a completely randomized design. The thr...