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Colocasia esculenta var. nymphiifolia

Scientific Name: Colocasia esculenta var. nymphiifolia

Family: Araceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Colocasia esculenta var. nymphiifolia

This page provides information about Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott var. nymphiifolia (Vent.) A.F. Hill, a variety of Colocasia esculenta, commonly known as coco yam.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is an herb.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott var. nymphiifolia (Vent.) A.F. Hill
  • Rank: Variety
  • Family: Araceae
  • Synonyms: Mentions Colocasia esculenta var. antiquorum (Schott) F.T. Hubb. &amp Rehder and Colocasia indica (L.) Kunth.

Common Names

  • Coco Yam

Distribution and Habitat

  • Colocasia esculenta is a tropical plant.
  • Colocasia esculenta var. aquatilis is native to the Kimberley region of Australia.

Morphological Characteristics

  • It is described as an erect herb up to 2 meters high.
  • It has pale green or purple leaves with petioles (leaf stalks) ranging from 30-90 cm in length.
  • It has relatively small main.

Ecological Role

  • Colocasia esculenta is grown primarily for its edible corms (underground storage organs), the root.

Further Information

  • Referenced USDA PLANTS database.
  • Encyclopedia of Life.