Philodendron remifolium
R. E. Schult.
Araceae Edible: Leaves - flavouring
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Conveyor Belt
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Conveyor Belt
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Conveyor Belt
Description
A tropical herb in the Araceae (taro) family found at elevations between 200-350 m.
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Edible Uses
The chopped leaves are used as a flavouring in alcoholic drinks.
Traditional Uses
The chopped leaves are used to flavour an alcoholic drink.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows between 200-350 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Amazon, Colombia, South America, Venezuela.
Also Known As
Be-ke-ta-po
References (2)
- Kermath, B. M., et al, 2014, Food Plants in the Americas: A survey of the domesticated, cultivated and wild plants used for Human food in North, Central and South America and the Caribbean. On line draft. p 640
- Kew Plants of the World onLine
