


Predominantly a family of perennial herbs, sometimes aquatic or climbing.  The family consists of some 110 genera worldwide and 2500 species, some of great economic importance, particularly those producing starchy roots, such as the Tarot.  [FNSW].  Represented in the Hortus by a small number of ornamental species.

Plants in this Family

  1. Zantedeschia aethiopica (L.) Spreng.
  2. Caladium bicolor Vent.
  3. Alocasia odora K.Koch