Xanthosoma paradoxum is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae indigenous to Colombia.[1] Initially described as Caladium paradoxum, it was later transferred to the Xanthosoma genus due to its strong affinity with other Xanthosoma species.[2][3]
| Xanthosoma paradoxum | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Alismatales |
| Family: | Araceae |
| Genus: | Xanthosoma |
| Species: | X. paradoxum
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| Binomial name | |
| Xanthosoma paradoxum Bogner (2005)
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This species is characterized by its disc-like, coherent styles with stigmas as broad as the ovary, pollen in monads, and entire leaf blades.[4]
Distribution and habitat edit
Xanthosoma paradoxum is endemic to Colombia and can be found in various regions, including Orinoquia and the Pacific.[5] It grows primarily in the wet tropical biome and is found at elevations ranging from 100 to 1700 meters above sea level.[1][5]
Morphology and flowering edit
Xanthosoma paradoxum is a tuberous geophyte, which means it has an underground storage organ that helps it survive unfavourable conditions.[1] The plant is an herb with entire leaf blades.[5] Most Xanthosoma species flower contemporaneously with the leaves, but X. paradoxum flowers before the leaves appear, which is more common in the Caladium genus.[5]
Taxonomy and classification edit
Xanthosoma paradoxum was first described in Willdenowia in 2005 by German botanist, Josef Bogner.[1][4]
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Xanthosoma paradoxum (Bogner & Mayo) Bogner". Plants of the world online. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
- ^ Bogner, Josef; Gonçalves, Eduardo G. (2005). "Two New Species of Xanthosoma (Araceae) from South America and Notes on the Tribe Caladieae". Willdenowia. 35 (2): 333–344. doi:10.3372/wi.35.35216. JSTOR 3997668. S2CID 86579599. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
- ^ Wong, Tom. "Two New Species of Xanthosoma (Araceae) from South America and Notes on the Tribe Caladieae" (PDF). Retrieved 24 May 2023.
- ^ a b "Xanthosoma paradoxum (Bogner & Mayo) Bogner". gbif.org. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Xanthosoma paradoxum (Bogner & Mayo) Bogner". colplanta. Retrieved 24 May 2023.