Amorphophallus angolensis subsp. maculatus
(N. E. Br.) Ittenb. ex Govaerts & Frodin
No photos yet for Amorphophallus angolensis subsp. maculatus
Sign in to contribute a photoDescription
A tropical herb in the Araceae family with edible tubers, corms, and roots.
This description is brief — help expand it
Edible Uses
The tuber, corm, and roots provide starch and are eaten after extensive processing.
Traditional Uses
Caution: It is only used in times of serious famine and only then after extensive processing.
This uses section is brief — help expand it
Known Hazards
Only used in times of serious famine after extensive processing due to caution required.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Angola, Central Africa, Gabon,
Synonyms
Amorphophallus maculatus N. E. Br.
References (1)
- Raponda-Walker, A & Sillans, R., 1961, Les Plantes Utiles du Gabon. Editions Paul Lechevalier, Paris. p 92 (As Amorphophallus maculatus)
