Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Araceae

Genus:

Callopsis

Species:

Callopsis volkensii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

40 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Adapted to periodic grassland fires in East African savannas, likely resprouts from basal crown after burning.