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Xanthosoma sagittifolium (L.) Schott
Group |
Monocot |
Family |
Araceae |
Genus |
Xanthosoma |
Species |
Xanthosoma sagittifolium (L.) Schott |
Notes |
Cultivated and naturalised in tropical Africa. Native in tropical America. Grown for its starchy tuber ("new" coco yam), like Colocasia esculenta with which it is easily confused as well as with Typhonodorum lindleyanum. |
Check for more information on the species:
| African Plants Database | Names, synonymy and distribution |
| Global Plant Initiative | Digitized type specimens, descriptions and use |
| Tropicos | Nomenclature, literature, distribution and collections |
| GBIF | Global Biodiversity Information Facility |
| IPNI | International Plant Names Index |
| EOL | Descriptions, photos, distribution and literature |
| Google Images | Images |
| Flora of Mozambique | Online Flora |
| Flora of Zimbabwe | Online Flora |
| Flora Zambesiaca | Online Flora |
| Photo Guide to Plants of Southern Africa | Online Flora |
| PROTA | Uses |
| Prelude | Medicinal uses |
Family specific links:
Araceae in Southern AfricaCATE Araceae