Gallan
Cyrtosperma merkusii
Also known as: Swamp Taro
- Native to:
- Borneo, Caroline Is., Cook Is., Fiji, Gilbert Is., Guam, Jawa, Malaya, Marshall Is., 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:
- 500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- cream, yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
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