Inheritance of Leaf Shape and Main Vein Color in Caladium

The ornamental value of caladiums (Caladium x hortulanum Birdsey) depends, to a great extent, on leaf characteristics including shape, color, color pattern, and venation pattern. Broadly, caladium leaves are classified into three shapes: fancy, lance, and strap (Fig. 1).  This document is ENH1006,...

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Main Authors: Zhanao Deng, Brent K. Harbaugh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2005-12-01
Series:EDIS
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Online Access:https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/115193
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Summary:The ornamental value of caladiums (Caladium x hortulanum Birdsey) depends, to a great extent, on leaf characteristics including shape, color, color pattern, and venation pattern. Broadly, caladium leaves are classified into three shapes: fancy, lance, and strap (Fig. 1).  This document is ENH1006, one of a series of the Environmental Horticulture Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date August 2005.  ENH1006/EP257: Inheritance of Leaf Shape and Main Vein Color in Caladium (ufl.edu)
ISSN:2576-0009