Giant African titan aroid
Anchomanes giganteus
Family: Araceae
What it is like
A taro family herb. It is a large creeper. It can grow 15 m long. The tuber can be 20 cm across. The leaves are alternate and wedge shaped. They are 15 cm long by 10 cm wide. There are thorns on the stem. The fruit are in a cluster 20 cm long by 10 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Central Africa, Congo DR, Congo R, Côte d'Ivoire, Ivory Coast, West Africa
How it is used for food
The young sprouts are cooked and eaten as a vegetable.
Edible parts
Young sprouts, vegetable
How it is grown
In Congo they are available throughout the year.
Its other names
Local names
Igoma-lya-kabile, Libugudebezili, Likondotaolimo