Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
affinis
ID:
917963

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schott

Source:
wcs

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Hannover) 7: 28 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917298

Common Names

  • Colocasia affinis
  • Affinis Colocasia
  • Colocasia Affinis

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Description

Colocasia affinis (also called Affinis Taro, among many other common names) is an herb native to India. It has white flowers and small, oval leaves. It grows in wet, marshy areas and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Colocasia affinis is a species of plant that is used as an ornamental in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Colocasia affinis has small, white flowers with yellow centres, and the seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are slightly curved.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Colocasia affinis is a tropical plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done through division of the rhizomes or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a warm, moist location and kept consistently moist until germination.

Where to Find Colocasia affinis

Colocasia affinis can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia.

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