Xanthosoma Schott is a genus in the Araceae family native to Central and South America. Their large arrowhead-shaped leaves are ornamental, but the tubers of some species are also grown for food. They thrive in partially shaded conditions, but can take more light if the soil is moist enough.
Xanthosoma atrovirens K.Koch & C.D.Bouché in 2025 is considered to be a synonym of Xanthosoma sagittifolium (L.) Schott. That species is native to Costa Rica to tropical America. It has bluish green leaves with lighter veins. Height: up to 5 ft. tall. Photo taken August 2007 by Jay Yourch.
Xanthosoma 'Lime Zinger' has huge, glowing, chartreuse leaves. Height range: up to 7 ft tall. Photos taken August 2007 by Jay Yourch.
Xanthosoma violaceum Schott in 2025 is considered to be a synonym of Xanthosoma sagittifolium (L.) Schott. It has bluish leaves with purple petioles and leaf margins. Height range: up to 6 ft tall. Photos taken August 2007 by Jay Yourch.
