Coco Yam
Colocasia esculenta
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Araceae
- Genus:
- Colocasia
- Species:
- Colocasia esculenta
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 8-12 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Native Range
United States: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Palau, South Carolina, Texas
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Cosmet moth (Pyroderces rileyi), Densa Bellura (Bellura densa)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, moisture-retentive loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Thrives in wetland areas, often found in swamps and along riverbanks.