Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
bilineatum
ID:
335372

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rusby

Source:
wcs

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Descr. S. Amer. Pl. : 3 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334704

Common Names

  • Two-lined Xanthosoma
  • Xanthosoma Bilineatum
  • Xanthosoma Bilineata

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Description

Xanthosoma bilineatum (also called double-lined arrowhead, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has large, heart-shaped leaves with two distinct yellow lines running along the veins. Its flowers are white and its fruits are yellow-orange. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Xanthosoma bilineatum 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 bilineatum 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 bilineatum 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 bilineatum

Xanthosoma bilineatum is found in Colombia.

Xanthosoma bilineatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xanthosoma bilineatum?

Xanthosoma bilineatum

What is the common name of Xanthosoma bilineatum?

Tiger's Ear

What type of plant is Xanthosoma bilineatum?

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,

References

Henry Hurd Rusby (1855-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusby' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:269302-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.