Alocasia - Philippines

Alocasia species Philippines 'Variegata' # 1

Alocasia species Philippines 'Variegata' # 2

Alocasia species Philippines 'Variegata' # 3

Alocasia is a genus of broad-leaved rhizomatous or bulbous perennials from the Family Araceae. There are about 70 species of Alocasia occurring in Asia, Oceania and South America. The large cordate or sagittate leaves grow to a length of 20 to 90 cm on long petioles. Their beautiful araceous flowers grow at the end of a short stalk, but are not conspicuous; often hidden behind the leaf petioles.