Contains 1 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
XANTHOSOMA Schott, in Schott & Endlicher, Melet. Bot. 19. 1832.
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TYPE: Xanthosoma sagittifolium (Linnaeus) Schott (Arum sagittifolium Linnaeus)
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xanthosoma sagittifolium | ARROWLEAF ELEPHANT'S EAR | Not Native Y FACW (DEP) |
Identification Key
1. Above-ground stem absent or scarcely developed to 40 cm long; leaf blade midrib of basal lobe (posterior rib) without blade tissue (naked) along the basal 1.5-2.0 cm along the sinus or proximal side
1. Above-ground stem sometimes robust, to 1 m long, sometimes not apparent; leaf blade midrib of basal lobe (posterior rib) with blade tissue throughout along the sinus or proximal side, sometimes shortly naked (<1 cm) on larger leaves
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acontias | Acontias Schott, in Schott & Endlicher, Melet. Bot. 19. 1832. | TYPE: Acontias helleborifolius (Jacquin) Schott (Arum helleborifolium Jacquin) Lectotypified by Nicolson, Taxon 16: 514. 1967. | |
| Cyrtospadix | Cyrtospadix K. Koch, Index Sem. (Hort. Berolinensis) 1853(App.): 13. 1853. | TYPE: Cyrtospadix striatipes (Kunth & C. D. Bouché) K. Koch 1853. (Philodendron striatipes Kunth & C. D. Bouché 1848.) | |
| Phyllotaenium | Phyllotaenium Andre, Ill. Hort. 19: 3, pl. 88. 1872. | TYPE: Phyllotaenium lindenii Andre |