Tahitian Spinach
Xanthosoma brasiliense
- Native to:
- Colombia, Dominican Republic, Guam, Guyana, Haiti, Leeward Is., Palau, Puerto Rico, Trinidad-Tobago, United States, Virgin Islands, Windward Is.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Araceae
- Genus:
- Xanthosoma
- Species:
- Xanthosoma brasiliense
- USDA Symbol:
- XABR
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 200 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Wildlife Benefits
- Caterpillars:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
beet webworm moth (Spoladea recurvalis), Southern beet webworm moth (Herpetogramma bipunctalis)