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About
This species, *Xanthosoma lindenii*, is notable for its historical association with the name 'lindenii' and its potential use as an ornamental plant due to its large, sagittate leaves. It is part of a genus widely cultivated for its starchy corms, which are important food staples across tropical regions.
Field notes
Morphology
The leaves of most *Xanthosoma* species are sagittate (arrowhead-shaped) or subdivided into three or as many as 18 segments. Unlike the leaves of Colocasia, those of *Xanthosoma* are usually not peltate, meaning the upper v-notch extends into the point of attachment of the leaf petiole to the blade.
History & etymology
The name *lindenii* is derived from the Greek word ξανθός.
Habitat
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Cultivation
- Difficulty
- intermediate
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