Sarcophrynium arnoldianum
de Wild.
Marantaceae Edible: Leaves
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Description
A tropical herb in the Marantaceae family that can be grown from seed or rhizome.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Central Africa, Congo,
Cultivation
Plants can be grown from seed or the rhizome.
Nutrition
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaves | 87 | 180 | 43 | 1.9 | — | — | — | — |
Also Known As
N'Konko
References (4)
- Food Composition Tables for use in Africa FAO http://www.fao.org/infoods/directory No. 776
- Jardin, C., 1970, List of Foods Used In Africa, FAO Nutrition Information Document Series No 2.p 99
- Martin, F.W. & Ruberte, R.M., 1979, Edible Leaves of the Tropics. Antillian College Press, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. p 204
- Okigbo, B.N., Vegetables in Tropical Africa, in Opena, R.T. & Kyomo, M.L., 1990, Vegetable Research and development in SADCC countries. Asian Vegetable Research and development Centre. Taiwan. p 44
