Gallan
Cyrtosperma merkusii
Also known as: Swamp Taro
- Native to:
- American Samoa, Borneo, Caroline Is., Cook Is., Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Gilbert Is., Guam, Jawa, Malaya, Marshall Is., Marshall Islands, New Guinea, Palau, Philippines, Samoa, Santa Cruz Is., Society Is., Solomon Is., Sumatera, Vanuatu
Brigitte & Heinz
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Araceae
- Genus:
- Cyrtosperma
- Species:
- Cyrtosperma merkusii
- USDA Symbol:
- CYME10
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 300 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- greenish-white
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, organic, moisture-retentive soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Commonly found in swampy, wetland areas