Stromanthe macrochlamys
(Woodson & Standl) H. A. Kenn. & Nicholson
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Description
A tropical herbaceous plant in the Marantaceae family, with edible leaves that are sold in local markets.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are used as a spice and are sold in local markets.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Central America, Colombia, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama, South America,
Other Information
Leaves are sold in local markets.
Synonyms
Calathea macrochlamys Woodson & Standl.
Also Known As
Hoja de piedra, Malintzi, Tompimil
References (3)
- 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 839
- Kew Plants of the World On line
- Piedra-Malagón, E. M., et al, 2022, Edible native plants of the Gulf of Mexico Province. Biodiversity Data Journal 10: e80565 p 25
