It’s a hybrid of Alocasia ordora and Alocasia reginula invented by LariAnn Gardner of Aroidia Research and patented in 2007. The tops of its leaves are dark green and glossy, while the ...

it has Alocasia ordora as one parent but differs in that the other is Alocasia reginula ‘Black Velvet’. The result known as Regal Shields has velvety deep dark green leaves that are almost black.

it has Alocasia ordora as one parent but differs in that the other is Alocasia reginula 'Black Velvet.' The result known as regal shields has velvety deep dark green leaves that are almost black.