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Alocasia reversa |
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Origin of the plant in the photos: Sunnyvale Nursery
This plant, purchased nameless, has been identified by Dr. Alistair Hay.
It originates in Sarawak.
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The variegation of the leaves is absolutely stunning. The leaves are dry to touch, resembling A.cuprea or A.guttata imperialis.
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The two leaves on the left belong to the same plant and show the interesting effect of turning green when backlighted...
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The plant has bloomed in the second week of August, 1998.
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Here's the interior of the inflorescence.
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Another interesting feature: the same plant has both peltate and non-peltate leaves!
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All photos Copyright © 1998 Krzysztof Kozminski