Alocasia heterophylla

Alocasia heterophylla is a dwarf jewel Alocasia species endemic to the Philippines, found growing on limestone karst formations. The species is characterized by its long, very narrow, lanceolate-sagittate (shield-like) leaves. The leaf blades have a metallic blue-grey or silver-green upper surface with thin, dark green primary veins, supported by slender green petioles.

Native range

Native to the limestone hills and forest floors of the Philippines.

Classification

Genus

Alocasia

Family

Araceae

Type

Wild

Growth habit

Dwarf, clumping, upright

Morphology

Leaf shape

LanceolateLance-shaped leaves that are significantly longer than they are wide, tapering to a point at the tip.-sagittateArrowhead-shaped leaves, with pointed lobes at the base pointing downwards., very narrow

Leaf length

20-35cm

Leaf width

8-12cm

Petiole colour

Slender light green

Venation

Thin dark forest-green primary veins

Texture

Matte, thick, metallic sheen

Variegation

None

Growth habit

Upright clumping