Xanthosoma mexicanum
Also known as: Caladium holtonianum (Schott) N.E.Br. +6 more
- Caladium holtonianum (Schott) N.E.Br.
- Caladium pilosum (K.Koch & Augustin) N.E.Br.
- Caladium puberulum Engl.
- Xanthosoma croatanum L.D.Gómez & Gómez-Laur.
- Xanthosoma holtonianum Schott
- Xanthosoma kerberi Engl.
- Xanthosoma pilosum K.Koch & Augustin
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Araceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous subshrub.
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Found natively in North America and South America, Xanthosoma mexicanum is a tuberous plant belonging to the Araceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Costa Rica, Honduras, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Venezuela