Status:
valid
Authors:
Croat & P.Huang
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Aroideana 33: 139 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916766
Common Names
- Xanthosoma herrerae
- Herrerae Xanthosoma
- Herrera Xanthosoma
Description
Xanthosoma herrerae (also called Herrera's xanthosoma, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Colombia. It grows in moist, sandy areas and is usually found in scrub, grasslands, and tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Xanthosoma herrerae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Xanthosoma herrerae has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Xanthosoma herrerae is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Xanthosoma herrerae
Xanthosoma herrerae is native to the tropical rainforest of Central and 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
Pu Huang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Huang' in the authors string.