Amorphophallus commutatus
(Schott) Engl. in DC.
Dragon stalk yam
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAmorphophallus commutatus, or dragon stalk yam (Marathi- shevale, mogari kanda; Hindi- jungli suran), is a plant species in the family Araceae. Amorphophallus is a large genus of some 170 tropical and subtropical tuberous herbaceous plants, which includes the world's largest flower, titan arum.
Description
A herb which forms a large tuber. The plant keeps growing from year to year. It develops flowers before it forms leaves. There is a single leaf divided into 3 parts. The mature flower has a bad smell.
Edible Uses
The tuber, leaves, leaf stalks, and flowers are all used as vegetables; the leaf stalk and blade are typically mixed with sour plants like tamarind before eating.
Traditional Uses
The leaf stalk and blade are mixed with sour plants like tamarind then used as a vegetable. The tuber needs a lot of processing to remove toxic elements before eating. The flowers is used as a vegetable.
Known Hazards
The tuber requires extensive processing to remove toxic elements before it is safe to eat.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, India,
Notes
There are about 170-200 Amorphophallus species.
Also Known As
Jangali-suran, Jangli suran, Sherla, Sheval, Shevalkand
References (7)
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- Patil, M. V. & Patil, D. A., 2000, Some More Wild Edible Plants of Nasik District (Maharashtra). Ancient Science of Life Vol. X1X (3&4): 102-104
- Shah, G.L., 1984, Some economically important plant of Salsette Island near Bombay. J. Econ. Tax. Bot. Vol. 5 No. 4 pp 753-765
