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Anthurium versicolor

Sodiro

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Description

A tropical herb in the taro family (Araceae).

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Edible Uses

The young leaves are boiled with fat.

Traditional Uses

The young leaves are boiled with fat.

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Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Ecuador, South America,

Synonyms

Anthurium briosianum SodiroAnthurium hylaeum SodiroAnthurium leucostachyum SodiroAnthurium livescens SodiroAnthurium versicolor var. versicolor

References (2)

  • Barfod, A. S. & Kvist, L. P., 1996, Comparative Ethnobotanical Studies of the Amerindian Groups in Coastal Ecuador. The Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters. p 80
  • Torre, de la L., et al, 2008, Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador. Herbario QCA. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador. p 181

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