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Alocasia x amazonica Andre
- Query IPNI
- Common Name: African Mask
- Family: Araceae Juss.
- Country of Origin:
- Habitat: perennial aroid of low light areas
- Description: Alocasia Lowii x Alocasia Sanderana
Differs from A. Sanderana in having leaf blades to 2 feet long and 1 foot wide, undulate. Typically has leaves 12-24 long by 6-11" wide. The upper surface of the leaf is dark green and the midrib typically limish-white. The primary lateral veins are surrounded by white-silver zones and some clones have an extensive network of silver veinlets between the primary lateral veins. The lower surface is typically matte purple with a green-white midrib and major lateral veins. Between the laterals on the lower surface the veinlets are pale green-white. The petiole is typically 15" long and is green with dull brown variegation in he lower half. The corms are white with a tint of very pale pink. The basal lobes are connate to about 40% of their length and are typically 5-9" long.
- Culture: Low light plant, indeed it suffers in high light conditions. Slugs can be a problem. Spider mites a problem in low humidity areas. Optimal temperatures 18-30°C (65-90°F), minimum temperature 8°C (46°F). Does well in 4-8 inch pots
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Accession Data:- Accession # 199900058
- Source: Matt Opel
- Accession Date: 05-30-1999
- Bench: 4102 - N Bench
- Qty: 2 confirmed on 08-22-2007
Classification:- Division: Magnoliophyta
- Class: Liliopsida
- SubClass: monocots
- Order: Alismatales
- SubOrder:
- Family: Araceae
- SubFamily: Aroideae
- Tribe: Colocasieae
- SubTribe:
References:Hortus Third, LH Bailey Hortorium, 1976
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