Goeppertia marantifolia

Family: Marantaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows 1 m tall. The leaves are oval and 11-45 cm long by 7-12 cm wide. The spikes are oval and 3-6 cm long. The flowers are 2-2.5 cm long and white.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama

How it is used for food

Edible parts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Chochogo, Chonegue, Choschogo, Lechuga, Shuco, Suco, Xoxogo, Xuco

Synonyms

Calathea lagunae Woodson; Calathea marantifolia Standl.; Calathea violacea var. hirsuta Peterson;