Katshiniak eep
Anthurium breviscapum

Family: Araceae

What it is like

A taro family plant. It is a climber.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Ecuador, South America

How it is used for food

The young leaves are used in stews, soups and tamales. The young tubers are cooked and eaten.

Edible parts

Leaves, tubers

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Eep, Hoja de bijao, Oka tobe, Pugse, Shikin lalu, Ukucha tawano, Yawakata

Synonyms

Anthurium acrobates Sodiro; Anthurium huamaliesense Engl. and others