| Year Introduced: | 1898 |
| History: | 1898 by Heinrich Gusta in genus Schizocasia. Then, in 1968, the plant got added in the genus Xenophya by Dan H Nicolson. In 1990 the plant was renamed by botanist Alistar Hay in New Guinea. |
| Country of Origin: | Southeast Asia, Indonesia, and New Guinea |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 2 to 5 Feet |
| Plant Spread: | 2 to 3 Feet |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Broadleaf |
| Flower Time: | Other: Seasonal. |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant |
| Toxicity: | Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. Toxic to cats and dogs. |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Other info: Remove seed from berry which contains chemicals that inhibit germination. Viability declines if seeds are allowed to dry. Soak overnight in distilled water and plant. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division Offsets |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
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