Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
hebetatum
ID:
811236

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat & D.C.Bay

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Novon 17: 304 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000810570

Common Names

  • Xanthosoma hebetatum
  • X. hebetatum
  • X. hebetatum

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Description

Xanthosoma hebetatum (also called Rough Elephant Ear, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to tropical regions of the Americas. It has large, heart-shaped leaves with white spots and yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Xanthosoma hebetatum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used in landscaping and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xanthosoma hebetatum has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a central stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xanthosoma hebetatum can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept warm and humid. The plants should be kept in bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Xanthosoma hebetatum

Xanthosoma hebetatum is native to South America.

Xanthosoma hebetatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xanthosoma hebetatum?

Xanthosoma hebetatum

What type of plant is Xanthosoma hebetatum?

Herb

Where is Xanthosoma hebetatum found?

South America

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.
Dorothy C. Bay (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.C.Bay' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77083953-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.