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0Canna indica L.
- Taxonomy
- Family: Cannaceae · Genus: Canna1
- Native distribution
- Caribbean, Middle America, North America, Oceania, South America, Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Bahamas, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil West-Central, Brazil Northeast, Brazil Southeast, Brazil North, Brazil South, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominicauncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
27 synonyms
- Canna achiras Gillies
- Canna achiras Gillies ex D.Don
- Canna altensteinii Bouché
- Canna amabilis T.Koyama & Nob.Tanaka
- Canna ascendens Ciciar.
- Canna atronigricans André
- Canna aurantiaca Roscoe
- Canna aurantiaca splendida Année
- Canna aurantiaca splendida Année ex André
- Canna aureovittata G.Lodd.
- Canna barbadica Bouché
- Canna bidentata Bertol.
- Canna bifida Roem. & Schult.
- Canna bihorellii G.Nicholson
- Canna brasiliensis Roscoe
- Canna brasiliensis Roscoe ex Spreng.
- Canna caledonis-peltata Chaté
- Canna carnea Roscoe
- Canna cearensis Huber
- Canna chinensis Willd.
- Canna cinnabarina Bouché
- Canna coccinea Mill.
- Canna coccinea flaviflora Chodat & Hassl.
- Canna coccinea bicolor Kraenzl.
- Canna coccinea concolor Regel
- Canna coccinea floribunda (Bouché) Regel
- Canna coccinea limbata Regel
Canna indica, commonly known as Indian shot, African arrowroot, edible canna, purple arrowroot, Sierra Leone arrowroot, is a plant species in the family Cannaceae. It is native to the Americas and naturalized elsewhere. The edible rhizomes are a source of starch.
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Sources (8)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Canna indica · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS); Catalogue of Life) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q163559 · CC0
- Wikimedia Commons – Canna indica.jpg · GFDL 1.2
- Wikipedia (hu) – Rózsanád · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Indisches Blumenrohr · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Canna indica · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
Waterhigh
Lightfull sun
Humiditymediumgeneral genus data
Min. temperature5 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Canna tip: Lift the rhizomes after the first frost and store them dry at 5–10 °C.
Not a true lily despite the name.
Canna indica – what to know
Canna indica – family: Cannaceae, genus: Canna. Native range: Caribbean, Middle America, North America, Oceania, South America, Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Bahamas, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil West-Central, Braz…. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: high; min. 5 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Canna indica?
Generously: keep the soil evenly moist and never let it dry out completely.
How much light does Canna indica need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Canna indica get?
Keep it above 5 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Canna indica toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Canna indica flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Canna: Typical flowering time: July, August, September, October.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
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Data sources: GBIF.org – Canna indica (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q163559 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Canna indica.jpg (GFDL 1.2) · Wikipedia – Rózsanád (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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