Xanthosoma poecile
Also known as: Caladium bicolor f. poecile (Schott) Engl. +2 more
- Caladium bicolor f. poecile (Schott) Engl.
- Caladium bicolor var. poecile (Schott) Engl.
- Caladium poecile Schott
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Araceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Naturally occurring in South America, Xanthosoma poecile 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
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil South