Xanthosoma belophyllum
Family: Araceae
What it is like
A large herb.
There are 57 Xanthosoma species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Colombia, Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, South America, Suriname, Venezuela
How it is used for food
The corms are cooked and eaten. The leaves can be cooked and eaten.
It is a cultivated plant.
Edible parts
Leaves, root, corm
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Chou blanc, Chou malanga, Tayove, Tayo marron, Turiara
Synonyms
Caladium belophyllum Willd.;