Xanthosoma violaceum
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Taxon |
Family |
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Xanthosoma violaceum Schott. |
Araceae |
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| The plant in its native habitat Credit: L Gilbert UT Austin |
Introduced in USA as an ornamental |
Common names: Purplestem taro, blue taro, black malanga,
Synonyms: Xanthosoma nigrum (Vell.) Stellfeld , Arum nigrum
Life form: Herb
Biology/Ecology:
Dispersal: Introduced by humans as a food plant.
Reproduction: No information available.
Herbivores: No information available.
Resistant stages: Tuberous rhizomes
Habitat:
Native habitat: Moist forest
Habitat occupied in invaded range: No information available.
Habitat requirements:
| Altitude | No information available. |
| Light | Grows in partial sun to shade. |
| Temperature | No information available. |
| Annual rainfall | No information available. |
| Soil | Requires moist soil. |
Distribution:
Native to tropical America
Introduced range: Introduced but not considered invasive in Tanzania, southern Asia and USA.
Impacts:
Ecosystem: No information available.
Health, social and economic: No information available.
Management:
Mechanical: No information available.
Chemical: No information available.
Biological: No information available.
References:
Agri-starts, 2003. Xanthosoma violaceum. Agri-starts Inc. Available from http://www.agristarts.com/xan_violaceum.htm (Accessed August 2006).
Last updated October 2006
