Swamp Taro

Cyrtosperma merkusii

Native to:
American Samoa, Borneo, Caroline Is., Cook Is., Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Gilbert Is., Jawa, Malaya, Marshall Is., Marshall Islands, 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