Stromanthe jacquinii

(Roem. & Schult.) H. A. Kenn. & Nicholson

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What to Eat

Edible parts: Rhizomes, Tubers, Root

The rhizomes, tubers, and roots are edible.

It is a tropical plant.

Colombia, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Panama, South America, Venezuela,

Countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Peru, Paraguay, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela

A herb. It grows 1-2 m tall. The leaves are in 2 ranks. They are 20-40 cm long by 5-16 cm wide.

Names & Synonyms

Maranta jacquinii Roem. & Schult.Thalia lutea Steudn.and others

References (2)

Kew Plants of the World Online
Romanowski, N., 2007, Edible Water Gardens. Hyland House. p 69 (As Thalia lutea)