Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fontanesii
ID:
918150

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schott

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Wochenbl. 4: 409 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917485

Common Names

  • Fontanesii Colocasia
  • Colocasia Fontanesii
  • Fontanesii

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Description

Colocasia fontanesii (also called Fontanes' Taro, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia. It is an evergreen perennial with large, heart-shaped leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Colocasia fontanesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Colocasia fontanesii has small, white flowers with yellow centers that are followed by small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Colocasia fontanesii is a tropical perennial plant that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Colocasia fontanesii

Colocasia fontanesii is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

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