Amorphophallus prainii
Family: Araceae
What it is like
A taro family herb. It grows up to 40 cm tall. It produces a single leaf from the tuber. The tuber is 25 cm across.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in lowland rainforest.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, SE Asia
How it is used for food
It is occasionally cultivated for its edible corms.
Edible parts
Corms, roots
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Amorphophallus loerzingii Alderw.; Amorphophallus panomensis Gagnep.;