Calathea aff. atropurpurea
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Marantaceae Edible: Tubers, Root
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Description
A tropical herb in the Marantaceae family native to tropical America, related to a large genus of 260-300 Calathea species.
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Edible Uses
The tubers are eaten fresh, and roots are consumed as an edible portion.
Traditional Uses
The tubers are eaten fresh.
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Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Central America, Honduras,
Notes
There are 260-300 Calathea species in tropical America.
References (1)
- Lentz, D. L., 1986, Ethnobotany of the Jicaque of Honduras. Economic Botany 40(2):210-219
