Alocasia infernalis explained

Alocasia infernalis is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae, native to Kalimantan, Indonesia and Sarawak state, Malaysia.[1] It gets its specific epithet from its dark leaves—nearly black with purple veins—that exhibit a baleful red iridescence depending on the angle of the light and the position of the viewer.[2] Occasionally kept as a houseplant, it has been nicknamed "Black Magic".[3] Other names associated with Alocasia infernalis, which may represent incipient common names, or cultivars, include "Black Panther", 'Kapit', and 'Viery'.[4] [5] [6]

Notes and References

  1. 77085614-1 . Alocasia infernalis P.C.Boyce . 15 June 2022 .
  2. Web site: The Jewel Alocasias - Spotlight on Alocasia infernalis . Garner . LariAnn . 28 April 2008 . Dave's Garden . MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands . 15 June 2022 .
  3. Web site: Alocasia infernalis Care from A to Z . Iseli . Marcel . 9 November 2020 . plantophiles.com . Plantophiles . 15 June 2022 .
  4. Web site: The 7 Best Etsy Stores for Houseplants . Serani . Sabrina . 27 Jan 2022 . bobvila.com . Acton Media Inc. . 15 June 2022 .
  5. Book: Container Gardening for All Seasons: Enjoy Year-Round Color with 101 Designs . Wise . Barbara . 30 April 2012 . Minneapolis . Cool Springs Press . 79 . 9781610582780 .
  6. Web site: Alocasia infernalis 'Viery' . 2022 . The Royal Horticultural Society . 15 June 2022 .

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