Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
seideliae
ID:
802180

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Novon 15: 102 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000801514

Common Names

  • Xanthosoma Seideliae
  • Seidel's Xanthosoma
  • Xanthosoma

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Description

Xanthosoma seideliae (also called Seidel's Xanthosoma, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic plant native to Central and South America. It has long, thin, light green leaves that form a rosette and can reach up to 15 cm in length. It is found in humid tropical forests, often growing on the branches of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Xanthosoma seideliae is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xanthosoma seideliae has small, yellow-green flowers with long stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xanthosoma seideliae can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods require warm temperatures and bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Xanthosoma seideliae

Xanthosoma seideliae can be found in tropical America, especially in Colombia and Venezuela.

Xanthosoma seideliae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xanthosoma seideliae?

Xanthosoma seideliae

What type of plant is Xanthosoma seideliae?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae.

Where is Xanthosoma seideliae found?

It is found in Colombia and Ecuador.

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