Anthurium triphyllum

Family: Araceae

What it is like

A taro family plant. It is a climber. The stems are 1 m long and 1.5-3 cm wide. The internodes are 10 cm long. The leaves are 30-80 cm long. The leaves have 3 separated lobes

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Andes, Bolivia, Ecuador, South America, Venezuela

How it is used for food

Young leaves are eaten in soups.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Cola de montana, Eep guangat, Tsenke eep, Waankat

Synonyms

Anthurium neblinae G. S. Bunting; Anthurium pastazae Sodiro; Pothos triphyllus Willd. ex Schult.;