Dark-leaved malanga

Xanthosoma atrovirens, Araceae

Zones

9–12

Layer

Root

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerGround CoverDynamic Accumulator

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Cohune PalmAttalea cohune

Shade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation

Zanzibar yamDioscorea sansibarensis

Shade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation

Anise-scented PepperPiper marginatum

Pest Deterrent

Amazon Coral TreeErythrina amazonica

Nitrogen Fixation

Antagonistic Plants

BelembeXanthosoma brasiliense

Closely related Xanthosoma species may compete for similar nutrients and potentially exhibit allelopathic interactions

White MalangaXanthosoma mafaffa

Congeneric Xanthosoma species exhibit competitive exclusion and potential allelopathic interference

Uses

Functions

Carbohydrate ProductionSoil ImprovementHumidity Regulation

Edible Parts

TubersLeaves

Medicinal Uses

Digestive AidAnti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Dark-leaved malanga grow in?

Dark-leaved malanga grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Dark-leaved malanga?

Good companions for Dark-leaved malanga include Cohune Palm, Zanzibar yam, Anise-scented Pepper, Amazon Coral Tree.

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