Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
boyceana
ID:
1324154

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gogoi & Borah

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 65: 27 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336608



Common Names

  • Colocasia boyceana
  • Boyce's Colocasia
  • Colocasia boyceana


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Description

Colocasia boyceana (also called the 'Boyce's colocasia', among many other common names) is an herb native to India. It has small, white flowers and heart-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, shady forests at elevations of up to 1,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Colocasia boyceana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Colocasia boyceana has small, yellow flowers, with a single seed in each fruit. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Colocasia boyceana is a fast-growing perennial that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Colocasia boyceana

Colocasia boyceana is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, open woodlands.

Colocasia boyceana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Colocasia boyceana?

Colocasia boyceana

What is the natural habitat of Colocasia boyceana?

It is found in the moist evergreen forests of Assam, India.

What is the flowering season of Colocasia boyceana?

It flowers during the months of April and May.

Species in the Araceae family

Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,

References

Rajib Gogoi (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gogoi' in the authors string.
Souravjyoti Borah (b.1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borah' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77130852-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.