Xanthosoma eggersii

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Xanthosoma eggersii
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Alismatales
Family: Araceae
Genus: Xanthosoma
Species:
X. eggersii
Binomial name
Xanthosoma eggersii
Synonyms [2] [3]
  • Caladium eggersiiEngl.
  • Caladium riopalenquenseMadison
  • Xanthosoma riopalenquense(Madison) Madison

Xanthosoma eggersii is a species of plant in the family Araceae. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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References

  1. Benavides, G.; Pitman, N. (2003). "Xanthosoma eggersii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2003: e.T43022A10770714. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2003.RLTS.T43022A10770714.en . Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  2. "Xanthosoma eggersii (Engl.) Engl". Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
  3. "Xanthosoma eggersii (Engl.) Engl". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000. n.d. Retrieved May 31, 2023.