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Xanthosoma robustum

Schott (1853)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Monocots Order: Alismatales Family: Araceae Genus: Xanthosoma

‘ape [ape], elephant ear

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Uses and Culture

USES

  • Yes

Natural History

Statewide Status

Naturalized

Island Status

Kaua'i Naturalized
O'ahu Naturalized
Molokai Naturalized
Maui Naturalized
Hawai'i Naturalized

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Bibliography

Name Published In: Oesterr. Bot. Wochenbl. 3: 370 (1853)

Other References

Staples & Woolliams 1997:13 (NEWNAT/K [as Xanthosoma roseum], KEY); Imada et al. 2000:10 (H); Oppenheimer & Bartlett 2000:2 (EM, WM); Herbst et al. 2004:3 (NOM:Syn. X. roseum); Staples & Herbst 2005:595 (KEY), 613 (DESCR); Oppenheimer 2019:3 (Mo)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Scientific Name Authorship Locality Habitat Basis of Record Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Xanthosoma robustum Schott Kaunakakai, near the forestry barracks. Escaping from cultivation, now growing in adjacent areas wherever soil or discarded waste material is moved, also spreading locally by rhizomes. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Oppenheimer, H.L. H40914 Molokai BISH 4/2/2009
2 Xanthosoma robustum Schott Puna distr., Mountain View, Shaffer Family Farm, Hapuunani St PRESERVED_SPECIMEN H.L. Oppenheimer Oppenheimer H79907 Hawaii HAPI 6/14/1999
3 Xanthosoma robustum Schott W Maui, Lahaina District, Honokohau Valley, lower northern part, along a dirt road Growing along road. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Oppenheimer, H.L. H79907 Maui BISH 7/6/1999
4 Xanthosoma robustum Schott East Maui, Makawao In pasture near stream. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Degener, O. 20102 Maui BISH 2/27/1948
5 Xanthosoma robustum Schott Kawainui Marsh. In pasture at Pali Hwy & Quarry Rd near stream In pasture near stream. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Smith, L.B. 110 Oahu BISH 6/22/1976
6 Xanthosoma robustum Schott East Maui, Hana District, Keanae, N of the Hana Hwy Growing between the shoreline and the road around Keanae peninsula. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Oppenheimer, H.L. H69912 Maui BISH 6/14/1999
7 Xanthosoma robustum Schott West Maui, Lahaina District, Honokohau Valley, lower northern part, along a dirt road. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN H.L. Oppenheimer Oppenheimer H79907 Missouri Botanical Garden 6/14/1999
8 Xanthosoma robustum Schott Waimea Falls Park PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Woolliams, K. R. s.n. Oahu US 6/16/1995
9 Xanthosoma robustum Schott kaneohe, roadside along kam hwy, just e of h-3 hale kou interchange, muddy swale along fence bounding the koolau golf course. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN george w. staples staples 1131 MO 11/5/1996
10 Xanthosoma robustum Schott Waimea Falls Park, Haleiwa PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Waimea Arboretum Staff s.n. Oahu US 11/2/1995
11 Xanthosoma robustum Schott waimea falls park PRESERVED_SPECIMEN k. woolliams s.n. Oahu US 6/16/1995
12 Xanthosoma robustum Schott haleiwa; waimea falls park PRESERVED_SPECIMEN waimea arboretum staff collector number: s.n. Oahu BISH 11/2/1995
13 Xanthosoma robustum Schott waimea falls park, haleiwa PRESERVED_SPECIMEN waimea arboretum staff s.n. Kauai US 11/2/1995
14 Xanthosoma robustum Schott Haleiwa; Waimea Falls Park PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Waimea Arboretum Staff s.n. Oahu BISH 11/2/1995
15 Xanthosoma robustum Schott Waimea Falls Park Along river bank. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Woolliams, K. s.n. Oahu BISH 6/16/1995
16 Xanthosoma robustum Schott Waimea Falls Park Along river bank. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Waimea Arboretum Staff s.n. Oahu BISH 11/2/1995
17 Xanthosoma robustum Schott waimea falls park Along river bank. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN waimea arboretum staff collector number: s.n. Oahu BISH 11/2/1995
18 Xanthosoma robustum Schott Kaneohe, roadside along Kam Hwy, just E of H-3 Hale Kou interchange, muddy swale along fence bounding the Koolau Golf Course PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Staples, G. 1131 Oahu BISH 11/5/1996
19 Xanthosoma robustum Schott kaneohe; hawaii state hospital for the insane wet forest PRESERVED_SPECIMEN wilder, g.p. collector number: s.n. Oahu BISH 7/3/1935
20 Xanthosoma robustum Schott ranae ganske property, wailuku, maui, hawaii PRESERVED_SPECIMEN crago, l.m. imada, c. collector number: 2005-186 Maui BISH 8/11/2005
21 Xanthosoma robustum Schott Ranae Ganske Property, Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii Growing in moderate to dense shade, mesic to wet conditions. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Crago, L.M. Imada, C. Collector Number: 2005-186 Maui BISH 8/11/2005
22 Xanthosoma robustum Schott Honolulu: 1930 Ualakaa St PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Wilder, G.P. s.n. Oahu BISH 7/1/1935
23 Xanthosoma robustum Schott Ranae Ganske Property, Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii Growing in moderate to dense shade, mesic to wet conditions. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Crago, L.M. 2005-186 Maui BISH 8/11/2005
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