Shiniumas
Anthurium sagittatum

Family: Araceae

What it is like

A taro family herb. The leaves are large and heart shaped or arrow shaped. The leaves are covered with short, fine silky hairs giving it a velvety appearance. The leaf stalks are D shaped. The flower has a leafy layer wrapped around it.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows between 100-1,500 m above sea level. It is often in shady damp places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, Guianas, Guyana, Panama, South America, Suriname

How it is used for food

The leaves are cooked and eaten and also used as a flavouring.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Shinumas

Synonyms

Anthurium aeranthe Baker; Anthurium alienatum Schott; Anthurium amazonicum Engl.; Anthurium cordatosagittatum Schott; Anthurium humboldtianum Schott [Illegitimate]; Anthurium polyrrhizon K.Koch & Augustin; Anthurium rubrinervium (Link) G.Don; Anthurium sororium Schott; Anthurium terrestre Engl.; Pothos rubrinervia Link; Pothos rubrinervius Link; Pothos sagittatus Sims; Pothos suaveolens Desf.;