Xanthosoma brasiliense is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae. Common names include Tahitian spinach, tannier spinach, belembe, and Tahitian taro. It is one of several leaf vegetables used to make callaloo, and it may be called calalu in Puerto Rico. This plant is a perennial herb with large leaf blades borne on long petioles up to 60 centimeters. The plant can reach one meter in height.