Scindapsus cuscuaria

Family: Araceae

What it is like

It is a climbing plant. The leaves are 25 cm long.

There are about 40 Scindapsus species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Malaysia, Polynesia, SE Asia

How it is used for food

The corms are baked and eaten.

Edible parts

Corms, root, medicine

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Aglaonema cuscuaria Miq.; Cuscuaria rumphii Schott; Pothos cuscuaria Aubl.; Scindapsus cannifolius Engl.; See Epipremnum