Xanthosoma nodosum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nodosum
ID:
1328832
Status:
valid
Authors:
Croat & V.Pellet.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Aroideana 37E(2): 83 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341286
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Xanthosoma nodosum (also called elephant's ear, tannia, cocoyam, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. It is a perennial herb with large, heart-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Xanthosoma nodosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating colds, fever, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Xanthosoma nodosum has white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Xanthosoma nodosum is a tropical plant that prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-draining soil. It is best propagated by stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and placed in moist soil or a moist paper towel. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots.
Where to Find Xanthosoma nodosum
Xanthosoma nodosum can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Xanthosoma nodosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Xanthosoma nodosum?
Xanthosoma nodosum
What is the common name of Xanthosoma nodosum?
Knobby Xanthosoma
What is the natural habitat of Xanthosoma nodosum?
Forests of Central 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.
Vincent Pelletier: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.Pellet.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77144290-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.