Alocasia "Frydek-Bullata"

This hybrid is one that was done by Brian Williams a few years ago. The specimen pictured is still in my research collection, and may be the only specimen of this hybrid surviving. Although the work was not done by me, I have included it here because recently I have completed a hybridization with this plant and my Alocasia "Imperial Giant".

The leaves are distinctively bullate and have a somewhat satiny sheen when freshly emerged. In culture, the plant is one that I consider a "jewel" and is one reason why I have begun attempts to improve it through further hybridization.