Alocasia brancifolia, is a species of the genus Araceae. This plant is known as “Reptilian Elephant Ear”, another name is “African mask”
Alocasia brancifolia, in its habitat can grow very large. Unique leaf shape. It feels a bit odd with the appendage of the name “elephant ear” for this plant. Because the shape of the leaves is different from the leaves of other Alocasia genera.
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Plantae
Angiosperms
Monocots
Alismatales
Araceae
Aroideae
Colocasiae
Alocasia
Alocasia brancifolia
The leaf stems of Alocasia brancifolia have a mottled pattern with dark green and light pink colors. This plant includes a stubborn plant and very easy to grow, requires direct light and sufficient water.