Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tuberosum
ID:
747334

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Moore) Bogner & Mayo

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 21: 45 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746667

Common Names

  • Caladium tuberosum
  • Tuberous Caladium
  • Tuberous Caladium Flower

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Description

Caladium tuberosum (also called Tuberous Caladium, among many other common names) is an evergreen herb native to South America. It grows up to 1m in height and has small, white flowers with three petals. It grows in moist, shaded forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Caladium tuberosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a long flowering period and is known for its colorful foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Caladium tuberosum has white to pink flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, heart-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caladium tuberosum is a tropical evergreen perennial that can be propagated from tubers. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 25°F (-4°C). It can be pruned to maintain a desired size and shape.

Where to Find Caladium tuberosum

Caladium tuberosum can be found in tropical regions of South America.

Caladium tuberosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caladium tuberosum?

Caladium tuberosum

What is the common name of Caladium tuberosum?

Elephant Ear

What is the natural habitat of Caladium tuberosum?

Tropical rainforest

Species in the Araceae family

Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,

References

Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
Josef Bogner (1939-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bogner' in the authors string.
Simon Joseph Mayo (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mayo' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:963351-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.