Aglaonema philippinense
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Description
A tropical herb in the taro family (Araceae) native to Southeast Asia. The trunk is edible, though like most plants in this family, it may contain oxalates.
Edible Uses
The trunk is eaten.
Traditional Uses
Caution: Most plants in this family can contain oxalates.
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Known Hazards
Most plants in the Araceae family can contain oxalates.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia,
Notes
There are about 22-25 Aglaonema species. They occur in SE Asia.
References (1)
- Altschul, S.V.R., 1973, Drugs and Foods from Little-known Plants. Notes in Harvard University Herbaria. Harvard Univ. Press. Massachusetts. no. 127 (As philippinensis)
