Goeppertia altissima
Family: Marantaceae
What it is like
A herb. The leaves are arranged in spirals.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Brazil, Ecuador, South America (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Ayllu panka, Ja'opo, Onetapen, Oyonkabe, Pumpu, Rumi panka
Synonyms
Calathea altissima Horan; Calathea trinitatis K. Schum.; Phrynium altissimum Poepp. & Endl.; Phyllodes altissima (Poepp. & Endl.) Kuntze;