ALOCASIA DECIPIENS

ORIGINAL DESCRIPTION:

Oblong saggitate leaves with rounded lobes that slightly narrow towards the tip; rear lobes continue downward; wide sinus opens and divides ribs. Petiole narrowly inserts at approximately 2/3 of the leaf length. Twin, long, peduncles; Short spathe, spherical berries.”

Pegu (British Burma) - Dr. Clelland

Bonplandia (Hannover) 7: 28 (1859)


SYNONYMS:

  • Arum fornicatum

DISTRIBUTION: India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Andaman and Nicobar Islands

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CLIMATE: Tropical rainforest canopy

Humidity is moderately high throughout the year, ranging from 75% to 85%

Temperature is relatively uniform throughout the year - within the range of 73°F/23°C early in the morning to 86°F/30°C during the day. Minimum temperatures in the lowland areas don’t generally dip below 73°F/23°C

High rainfall during monsoon months (Jun-Sep: between 345-400 millimetres) and an average of 30 millimetres in the dry season, depending on locality.

SOIL: Alocasia decipiens has been observed growing near limestone caves


SPECIES DESCRIPTION: N/A

INFLORESCENCE: N/A

VARIEGATED FORMS: N/A

 


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