Re: [Aroid-l] Alocasia 'Black Magic'

From: Peter Boyce <phymatarum at googlemail.com> on 2010.04.24 at 08:49:26 Hi Marek,   This is not A. ‘Black Magic’ (=3D A.reginula A.Hay) but rather Alocasia infernalis P.C.Boyce   Best as ever   Peter   From: aroid-l-bounces@www.gizmoworks.com[mailto:aroid-l-bounces@www.gizmoworks.com] On Behalf Of Marek Argent Sent: Saturday, 24 April, 2010 5:42 AM To: Discussion of aroids Subject: [Aroid-l] Alocasia 'Black Magic'   DearFriends,   Ihave bought a small Alocasia with a trade name 'Black Magic'. Itis very small now, the largest leaf blade is 14 cm. Iappend photos of this plant taken with and without flashlight. Whenphotographed with flash the leaf surface reflects red. Italso reflects red when it is disposed to direct sunlight. Thereare red cells(?) not visible under low light.   Theadaxial leaf surface is very dark green, almost black, theabaxial is maroon brown, petioles are light brown withlighter longitudinal dots 1x2 mm. Thepeltate leaf base wraps the petiole.   Doyou think it is a species? Howlarge does it grow?   Iattach photos taken using various lighting.   Best, MarekArgent ------=_NextPart_000_0036_01CAE3CE.1B58C110----===============2320852891650677837==

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