Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
ceronii
ID:
1265275

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat & L.P.Hannon

Source:
tro

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Aroideana 40: 127 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001264613

Common Names

  • Xanthosoma Ceronii
  • Ceronii
  • Ceronii Plant

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Description

Xanthosoma ceronii (also called Ceron's Xanthosoma, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1.5 meters tall. It is native to the Caribbean, and is found in wet tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Xanthosoma ceronii is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers, and as a source of food, fuel, and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Xanthosoma ceronii is a small, white, fragrant flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xanthosoma ceronii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. The plant should be grown in full sun to partial shade and watered regularly.

Where to Find Xanthosoma ceronii

Xanthosoma ceronii is native to Colombia and can be found in the dry deciduous forests of the country.

Xanthosoma ceronii FAQ

What are the common names of Xanthosoma ceronii?

Xanthosoma ceronii is commonly known as the Ceron's xanthosoma.

Where does Xanthosoma ceronii grow?

Xanthosoma ceronii is native to tropical America.

What is the growth habit of Xanthosoma ceronii?

Xanthosoma ceronii is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 6 feet tall and wide.

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

Thomas Bernard Croat (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croat' in the authors string.
Lynn P. Hannon (1948-2006): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.P.Hannon' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77173850-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.