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Theriophonum minutum

(Willd.) Baill.

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Description

A tropical herb of the Araceae (taro) family native to warm regions.

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Edible Uses

The leaves are eaten as a cooked vegetable.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Asia, India,

Synonyms

Arum crenatum WightArum minutum Willd.Theriophonum crenatum (Wight) BlumeTheriophonum kleinii SchottTheriophonum zeylanicum N. E. Br.Typhonium crenatum (Wight) SchottTyphonium minutum (Willd.) Schott

Also Known As

Undirkani

References (1)

  • Chandrakumar, P., et al, 2015, Ethnobotanical studies of wild edible plants of Gond, Halba and Kawar tribes of Salekasa Taluka, Gondia District, Maharashtra State, India. International Research Journal of Pharmacy 6(8)

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