Xanthosoma brasiliense
Tahitian Spinach, Tahitian Spinach
Also known as: Acontias hastifolius Schott +3 more
- Acontias hastifolius Schott
- Caladium brasiliense Desf.
- Xanthosoma hastatum Eggers
- Xanthosoma hastifolium K.Koch
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Araceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Xanthosoma brasiliense (commonly known as Tahitian Spinach) is a tuberous plant within the Araceae family. It is found natively in South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Dominican Republic, Guyana, Haiti, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Trinidad-Tobago, Windward Is.
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Brazil South