Alocasia boa

Alocasia boa

Alocasia boa, is one of the many species of Alocasia found in Borneo (Kalimantan island). Alocasia Boa is found in Borneo, the Sarawak region of Malaysia.

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Plantae
Angiosperms
Monocots
Alismatales
Araceae
Aroideae
Colocasiae
Alocasia
Alocasia boa A. Hay

Alocasia boa is a rare species that has a similar appearance to another alocasia family, namely Lauterbachiana. Initially this plant was included in the Xenophya group and then transferred to the Alocasia group.

Having long, green stems, the wavy leaves of this alocasia are streaked with stripes. Alocasia boa has leaves with a serrated shape. Makes the appearance of the Alocasia boa more attractive when placed in a pot.