Alocasia nebula

Alocasia nebula is a compact terrestrial aroid native to the humid lowland rainforests of Sarawak, Borneo. Its thick, bullate leaves have a metallic, silvery sheen contrasted by deep green, sunken venation. Unlike the related Alocasia cuprea or baginda, this species is defined by its uniform pewter coloration and sturdy, compact growth habit. It grows in the shaded, moisture-rich understory of its native habitat.

Native range

Sarawak, Borneo

Classification

Genus

Alocasia

Family

Araceae

Type

Wild

Growth habit

Compact basal rosette

Morphology

Leaf shape

OvateEgg-shaped leaves, with the wider end near the base.-sagittateArrowhead-shaped leaves, with pointed lobes at the base pointing downwards.

Leaf length

15-25cm

Leaf width

10-15cm

Petiole colour

Green to brownish-grey

Venation

Deeply impressed dark green

Texture

Thick, leathery, and bullate

Variegation

None (metallic silver sheen)

Growth habit

Corm-forming terrestrialA plant that grows directly in the ground, rooting in soil rather than climbing trees or rocks.