🌿Native Nature

Heart of Jesus

Caladium bicolor

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Liliopsida ›Order: Alismatales ›Family: Araceae ›Genus: Caladium

About

Caladium /kəˈleɪdiəm/ is a genus of flowering plants in the family Araceae. They are often known by the common name elephant ear (which they share with the closely related genera Alocasia, Colocasia, and Xanthosoma), Heart of Jesus, and Angel Wings. There are over 1000 named cultivars of Caladium bicolor from the original South American plant.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Heart of Jesus?
The scientific name of Heart of Jesus is Caladium bicolor.
What kingdom does Heart of Jesus belong to?
Heart of Jesus belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Heart of Jesus belong to?
Heart of Jesus belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Heart of Jesus belong to?
Heart of Jesus belongs to the class Liliopsida.
What order does Heart of Jesus belong to?
Heart of Jesus belongs to the order Alismatales.
What family does Heart of Jesus belong to?
Heart of Jesus belongs to the family Araceae.
What genus does Heart of Jesus belong to?
Heart of Jesus belongs to the genus Caladium.