Elephant Foot Yam

Amorphophallus paeoniifolius, Araceae

Zones

9–12

Layer

Root

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerGround CoverMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

African MoringaMoringa stenopetala

Shade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation

JatobaHymenaea courbaril

Shade ProvisionWind Protection

Machete IngaInga spectabilis

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Purple Coral TreeErythrina fusca

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

Purple Stemmed TaroXanthosoma violaceum

Both large aroid tubers compete for soil space and nutrients with potential allelopathic interactions

LerenCalathea allouia

Both have extensive underground storage systems that compete for soil space and nutrients in tropical environments

Uses

Functions

Root Crop ProductionGround CoverOrganic Matter Production

Edible Parts

TubersYoung Stems

Medicinal Uses

Digestive AidAnti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Elephant Foot Yam grow in?

Elephant Foot Yam grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Elephant Foot Yam?

Good companions for Elephant Foot Yam include African Moringa, Jatoba, Machete Inga, Purple Coral Tree.

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