belembé

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Found in Colombia.

🇨🇴 Colombia

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Alismatales (Alismatales)

Family

Araceae

Genus

Xanthosoma

Species

Xanthosoma brasiliense (belembé)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish calalú

French quélimbé

German brasilianische Goldnarbe

Portuguese belembé

Similar Species in Xanthosoma

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Arrowleaf elephant's ear

Xanthosoma sagittifolium

Not Evaluated

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Tall Elephant's Ear

Xanthosoma undipes

Least Concern

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Capote

Xanthosoma robustum

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of belembé?

The scientific name of belembé is Xanthosoma brasiliense. It belongs to the genus Xanthosoma.

Where does belembé live?

belembé is found in Found in Colombia.. Countries include Colombia.

What family does belembé belong to?

belembé (Xanthosoma brasiliense) belongs to the genus Xanthosoma, which is part of the taxonomic family Araceae.

What kingdom does belembé belong to?

belembé (Xanthosoma brasiliense) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of belembé?

The closest relatives of belembé in the genus Xanthosoma include Arrowleaf elephant's ear, Tall Elephant's Ear, Capote.