Xanthosoma robustum
Capote
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Araceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Xanthosoma robustum (commonly known as Capote) is a shrub belonging to the Araceae family. Indigenous to Tropical Asia, North America, and South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL, NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Indian Subcontinent, Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Hawaii