Just found this one Rachel. Check my page on Alocasia Amazonica. I think I've about talked that one into the ground over there.

Go to www.ExoticRainforest.com

Then click on Plants in the Collection in the gold box. You'll find the link in the list on the left.

Steve

That was exactly my point. Please take note that some that may view this website may not take out the time or be able to "link" to such information via their internet connection or etc.

Rachel

OK. How about posing a question and I'll see if I can "attack" it.

Steve

durn, that link you posted is blocked from me here at work

Dang I could spend all day there .Thank You

Ok Steve;-)

For a plant named Alocasia x amazonica, would it not be more correct to state Alocasia x mortefontanensis?

Alocasia x Amazonica is a bogus use of that name form according to botanist Alistair Hay in Australia. Alistair is one of the two top Alocasia botanists in the world. If anyone wanted to use this type of name Alocasia x mortefontanensis would be the only one of the two that meets the standard for this usage since it was scientifically published while Alocasia x Amazonica was never officially published in science.

You will find Alocasia x Amazonica on a number of websites including a major botanical garden in Belgium but that name simply is not qualified. It appears the curator, Madam Billiet, elected to post the name on their website but I am personally aware of several botanists as well as a botanical garden in France that have advised them against the use. I have corresponded with their greenhouse keeper on this subject but the last I heard they did not intend to make any changes to their site.

Alocasia x Amazonica was also used until just a few months ago on the USDA site as well as a couple of University horticulture websites until I sent them copies of Alistair's email. Within days they had removed the use.

I suspect Rachel has been reading my site! If any of you would like to read the entire story just go to www.ExoticRainforest.com and click on the Plants in the Collection link in the gold box.

Tremendous information Steve and yes, I go to your website to read/learn and of course view all the lovely picture's;-)

Well, just get yourself back out here in person! I'd bet we can find some things to send home with you.

I might have to look you up when I go to Rogers, AR. to see my sister this summer...I better google ya..

I am looking very forward to seeing you again Steve and talking Aroid's.



Debra, exactly were is Roger's AR? Anywhere near Fort Smith?

Rogers is about 30 minutes north and sligthly east of my atrium!

Steve

I have no clue, yet Rachel, but if I am going to AR, I will definatley let you know when.. we have to meet up! Steve I will for sure be coming to see you then..

Porch light will be on.

Steve

Debra, please remember to contact me when you plan to be in Arkansas. I would enjoy meeting you and being that your visit is so close to Steve's ExoticRainforest we could catch each other there. I will be in Arkansas for about a week the last week in April.

Sounds like a plan.. I will call my sister tommorrow and see if she will be off a few days.