Swamp Taro

Cyrtosperma merkusii

Native to:
Borneo, Caroline Is., Cook Is., Fiji, Gilbert Is., Jawa, Malaya, Marshall Is., New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Santa Cruz Is., Society Is., Solomon Is., Sumatera, Vanuatu

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Araceae
Genus:
Cyrtosperma
Species:
Cyrtosperma merkusii
USDA Symbol:
CYCH7

Growth Characteristics

Height:
500 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Colors:
white, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Salt Tolerant:
Yes