Marantochloa dichotoma
(Salisb.)
Maranta
Marantaceae Edible: Root, Starch
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A tropical herbaceous plant in the Marantaceae family. The roots contain edible starch.
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Edible Uses
The roots are harvested for starch extraction.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia,
Synonyms
Clinogyne dichotoma Salisb.
References (1)
- Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 205 (As Clinogyne dichotoma)
