Xanthosoma violaceum

Schott 1853

This plant grows to about 1.2 m in height. The petioles and the underside of leaves are violet.

An adult plant; photos (1-4) © William Wissler	An unfolding leaf.
A plant cultivated in half-shade in a humid place.
The colour of the petioles explains the specific name.
Both the petioles and the adaxial surface of the leaves are waxy. In juvenile plants the petioles and veins are green.
A plant cultivated in a garden in Poland (zone 6b), dug out for winter

View of a mature plant.	A juvenile leaf.
A small plant bought in 2004.

The IAS: Xanthosoma violaceum Krzysztof Kozminski: Xanthosoma violaceum Philippe Faucon: Desert-Tropicals X. violaceum Tropicos: Xanthosoma violaceum

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