Xanthosoma weeksii
Xanthosoma weeksii | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Monocots |
Order: | Alismatales |
Family: | Araceae |
Subfamily: | Aroideae |
Tribe: | Caladieae |
Genus: | Xanthosoma |
Species: | X. weeksii |
Binomial name | |
Xanthosoma weeksii Madison | |
Xanthosoma weeksii is a species of plant in the Araceae family. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Sources
- Benavides, G. & Pitman, N. 2003. Xanthosoma weeksii. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 24 August 2007.
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