Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
flavomaculatum
ID:
335396

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 37: 139 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334728

Common Names

  • Xanthosoma Flavomaculatum
  • Tiger Velvet Plant
  • Tiger Velvet Elephant Ear

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Description

Xanthosoma flavomaculatum (also called 'Yellow-Spotted Elephant Ear' or 'Elephant Ear', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has large, heart-shaped leaves with yellow spots and can reach up to 2 meters in height. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Xanthosoma flavomaculatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xanthosoma flavomaculatum has yellow-green flowers that are about 2 cm in diameter. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xanthosoma flavomaculatum is a tropical perennial plant that is propagated from stem cuttings. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist to ensure successful rooting. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into larger containers or directly into the garden.

Where to Find Xanthosoma flavomaculatum

Xanthosoma flavomaculatum is native to Central America and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Xanthosoma flavomaculatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xanthosoma flavomaculatum?

Xanthosoma flavomaculatum

What is the common name of Xanthosoma flavomaculatum?

Yellow-Spotted Elephant's Ear

What type of plant is Xanthosoma flavomaculatum?

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

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:269313-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.