Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
helleborifolium
ID:
335404

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jacq.) Schott

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 15: 33 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334736

Common Names

  • Xanthosoma Helleborifolium
  • Helleborifolium Taro
  • Helleborifolium Elephant Ear

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Synonyms

  • Xanthosoma helleborifolium viride Engl. [unknown]

Description

Xanthosoma helleborifolium (also called 'Hellebore 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 white veins and can reach up to 2 meters in height. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Xanthosoma helleborifolium 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 helleborifolium 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 helleborifolium 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 helleborifolium

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

Xanthosoma helleborifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xanthosoma helleborifolium?

Xanthosoma helleborifolium

What is the common name of Xanthosoma helleborifolium?

Helleborus-Leaf Elephant's Ear

What type of plant is Xanthosoma helleborifolium?

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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