Alocasia brancifolia explained

Alocasia brancifolia is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae, native to the Moluccas and New Guinea.[1] With its heavily dissected leaves it is sometimes kept as a houseplant.[2] There appears to be a cultivar, 'Pink Passion', in which the markings on the petioles are pink instead of the usual brown.[3]

Similar to Alocasia zebrina, the leaf stalks of Alocasia brancifolia are striped.

Taxonomy and etymology

Alocasia brancifolia is named after the branching structure of its dissected leaves which is unique when compared to the leaves of the other species within the Alocasia genus.

Notes and References

  1. 962406-1 . Alocasia brancifolia (Schott) A.Hay . 20 June 2022 .
  2. Web site: Alocasia Species, Elephant Ear Alocasia brancifolia . . 2022 . Dave's Garden . MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands . 20 June 2022 .
  3. Web site: Types of Alocasia: 25 Different Alocasia Varieties . White . Jason . 25 May 2022 . allaboutgardening.com . All About Gardening . 20 June 2022 .