Colocasia lihengiae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.L.Long & K.M.Liu
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Bot. Bull. Acad. Sin. 42: 313 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000357853
Common Names
- Colocasia lihengiae
- Liheng's Taro
- Liheng's Elephant Ear
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Colocasia lihengiae (also called Chinese Taro, among many other common names) is a large, evergreen, herbaceous perennial with large, heart-shaped, green leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is native to China and is found in moist forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Colocasia lihengiae is a medicinal plant that is used to treat digestive disorders, urinary tract infections, and other ailments. It is also used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Colocasia lihengiae has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have two oval-shaped leaves and are slightly serrated.
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Colocasia lihengiae is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Colocasia lihengiae
Colocasia lihengiae can be found in China.
Colocasia lihengiae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Colocasia lihengiae?
Colocasia lihengiae
What type of plant is Colocasia lihengiae?
Herbaceous perennial
What is the natural habitat of Colocasia lihengiae?
Moist forests in tropical Africa
Species in the Colocasia genus
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
Ke Ming Liu (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.M.Liu' in the authors string.
Chun Lin Long: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.L.Long' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20003265-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.