Schismatoglottis wallichii

Family: Araceae

What it is like

A robust herb. It has thickened underground stems or rhizomes. It has a short 2.5-5 cm long stem. The leaves are simple and broadly sword shaped. The leaf stalk is 15-23 cm long. It forms a sheath at the base. The leaf blade is 15-28 cm long and 2.5-7.5 cm wide. The flowering stalk is 13 cm long. The fruit is a small round berry.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It occurs in lowland rainforest.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Malaysia, SE Asia, Singapore

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Root, rhizome

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Schismatoglottis conversa Alderw.; Schismatoglottis longicuspis Engl. and others