*Xanthosoma sagittifolium (Linnaeus) Schott. Common name: Arrowleaf Elephant-ear. Phenology: Oct. Habitat: Ditches. Distribution: Native of tropical America.
Origin/Endemic status: Neotropics
Other Comments: It can be seen in ditches adjacent to ornamental plantings; it is uncertain whether it can be considered naturalized in the more northern parts of our area. It is superficially similar to Colocasia, differing in its non-peltate leaves.
Synonymy ⓘ: = ETx1, K4, NcTx, WH3, Serviss, McDaniel, & Bryson (2000); Arum sagittifolium L. = n/a — FNA22; = Xanthosma sagittifolium — GW1, orthographic error. Basionym: Arum sagittifolium L. 1753
Links to other floras: = n/a - FNA22
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Wetland Indicator Status:
- Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACW
- Great Plains: FACU
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