Stromanthe jacquinii
(Roem. & Schult.) H. A. Kenn. & Nicholson
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Description
A herb. It grows 1-2 m tall. The leaves are in 2 ranks. They are 20-40 cm long by 5-16 cm wide.
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Edible Uses
The rhizomes, tubers, and roots are edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Colombia, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Panama, South America, Venezuela,
Synonyms
Maranta jacquinii Roem. & Schult.Thalia lutea Steudn.and others
References (2)
- Kew Plants of the World Online
- Romanowski, N., 2007, Edible Water Gardens. Hyland House. p 69 (As Thalia lutea)
