Lattice-leaf, Water-yam, Madagascar laceplant
Aponogeton madagascariensis

Family: Aponogetonaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows 15 cm tall. It grows in water. The leaves have a netlike appearance.

There are about 12-44 Aponogeton species. They are tropical and subtropical.

Where it is found

A subtropical plant. It is a water plant. It is grown in cool running water. It does best with a temperature of 18°-22°C. It does best with a dry dormant period and lower temperatures of about 12°C for several months.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, East Africa, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mauritius, SE Asia

How it is used for food

The starchy tuber is eaten.

Edible parts

Corms, root

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Aponogeton fenestralis Hook.f.; Ouviranda fenestralis Poir;