Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
belophyllum
ID:
335371

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd.) Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 3: 44 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334703

Common Names

  • Belophyllum Xanthosoma
  • Xanthosoma Belophyllum
  • Xanthosoma Belophylla

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Description

Xanthosoma belophyllum (also called Belophyllum xanthosoma, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in dry, open forests, scrub, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Xanthosoma belophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in perfumes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Xanthosoma belophyllum are small and yellow in color. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a short stem with two small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xanthosoma belophyllum is an evergreen perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny location and should be planted in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Xanthosoma belophyllum

Xanthosoma belophyllum is found in Colombia.

Xanthosoma belophyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xanthosoma belophyllum?

Xanthosoma belophyllum

What is the common name of Xanthosoma belophyllum?

Elephant's Ear

What type of plant is Xanthosoma belophyllum?

Tuberous perennial

Species in the Xanthosoma genus

Xanthosoma akkermansii, Xanthosoma aristeguietae, Xanthosoma auriculatum, Xanthosoma bayo, Xanthosoma belophyllum, Xanthosoma bilineatum, Xanthosoma bolivaranum, Xanthosoma brasiliense, Xanthosoma brevispathaceum, Xanthosoma caladioides, Xanthosoma caracu, Xanthosoma caulotuberculatum, Xanthosoma conspurcatum, Xanthosoma contractum, Xanthosoma cordatum, Xanthosoma cordifolium, Xanthosoma cubense, Xanthosoma daguense, Xanthosoma dealbatum, Xanthosoma eggersii, Xanthosoma exiguum, Xanthosoma flavomaculatum, Xanthosoma fractum, Xanthosoma granvillei, Xanthosoma helleborifolium, Xanthosoma hylaeae, Xanthosoma longilobum, Xanthosoma mafaffoides, Xanthosoma maroae, Xanthosoma maximiliani, Xanthosoma mendozae, Xanthosoma mexicanum, Xanthosoma nitidum, Xanthosoma orinocense, Xanthosoma pariense, Xanthosoma peltatum, Xanthosoma pentaphyllum, Xanthosoma platylobum, Xanthosoma plowmanii, Xanthosoma poeppigii, Xanthosoma pottii, Xanthosoma pubescens, Xanthosoma riedelianum, Xanthosoma riparium, Xanthosoma robustum, Xanthosoma sagittifolium, Xanthosoma saguasense, Xanthosoma stenospathum, Xanthosoma striatipes, Xanthosoma striolatum,

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,

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