Theriophonum dalzelii

Family: Araceae

What it is like

A large herb. The corms are 2 cm across. The leaves have stalks 7-13 cm long. The leaves are spear shaped with lobes at the base extending back from the leaf stalk. The spathe around the flower is 11-13 cm long. The flower spadix is 9-12 cm long.

There are 5 Theriophonum species.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in semi-evergreen forests.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India

How it is used for food

The tubers and leaves are eaten in times of scarcity.

Famine food.

Edible parts

Leaves, tubers

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Kochai

Synonyms

Tapinocarpus dalzellii Schott.; Theriophonum uniseriatum Blatt. & McCann;