Status:
valid
Authors:
Gogoi & Borah
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 65: 31 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336609
Common Names
- Colocasia dibangensis
- Dibang Colocasia
- Colocasia dibangensis
Description
Colocasia dibangensis (also called the 'Dibang colocasia', among many other common names) is an herb native to India. It has small, white flowers and heart-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, shady forests at elevations of up to 1,000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Colocasia dibangensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Colocasia dibangensis has small, white flowers, with a single seed in each fruit. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Colocasia dibangensis is a fast-growing perennial that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Colocasia dibangensis
Colocasia dibangensis is native to India and can be found in moist, tropical forests.
Colocasia dibangensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Colocasia dibangensis?
Colocasia dibangensis
What is the natural habitat of Colocasia dibangensis?
It is found in the moist evergreen forests of Arunachal Pradesh, India.
What is the flowering season of Colocasia dibangensis?
It flowers during the months of April and May.
Species in the Colocasia genus
Colocasia lihengiae,
Colocasia menglaensis,
Colocasia affinis,
Colocasia esculenta,
Colocasia fallax,
Colocasia fontanesii,
Colocasia mannii,
Colocasia oresbia,
Colocasia boyceana,
Colocasia dibangensis,
Colocasia kachinensis,
Colocasia hassanii,
Colocasia spongifolia,
Colocasia adiana,
Species in the Araceae family
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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,