Stromanthe jacquinii

Family: Marantaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows 1-2 m tall. The leaves are in 2 ranks. They are 20-40 cm long by 5-16 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Colombia, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Panama, South America, Venezuela

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Rhizomes, tubers, root

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Maranta jacquinii Roem. & Schult.; Thalia lutea Steudn.; and others