| Xanthosoma violaceum | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| Order: | Alismatales |
| Family: | Araceae |
| Subfamily: | Aroideae |
| Tribe: | Caladieae |
| Genus: | Xanthosoma |
| Species: | X. violaceum |
| Binomial name | |
| Xanthosoma violaceum Schott |
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Xanthosoma violaceum, commonly known as Tiquisque, produces a starchy tuber. It and the white species Xanthosoma sagittifolium are sold commercially. These tubers and those of several related genera are important staple crops in many tropical regions.