Synonyms are Amorphophallus campanulatus (Roxb.), Blume ex Dcne.
Common names are Swamp Taro, Giant Taro (Eng.); Biha, Galiang, Palanau (Philippe); Brak, Lok, Puna, Pura, Puraka, Pwolok, Ula (Polyn.),
Considerable variation exists between cultivars in leaf shape and colour, also in the colour and extent of spine development on the petioles.
Areas of cultivation includes Malaysia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, the Philippines and Pacific area. Some authorities consider that two forms of the species exist: a wild form, var. sylvestris, with rough petioles; and the smooth petiole form, var. hortensis. In Indonesia, the closely related species A. oncophyllus Prain and A. varialbis Bl. are cultivated. Amorphophallus rivieri Durieu var. konjac Engler, is known as Elephant Yam in Japan and tropical areas of China where it is cultivated.
Areas of cultivation is throughout Polynesia, including Papua New Guinea and the Philippines. C. senegalense Engl. is a related species, the leaves of which are used in West Africa in the preparation of sauces.
An erect herbaceous perennial, up to 2 m in height. The West Indian or Trinidad Dasheen normally has a large main corm or tuber with a few side tubers; the Eddoe has a relatively small main corm but produces many small, oval cormels or tubers from the base of the stem which mature earlier than those of the Dasheen; the size of corms or tubers varies according to environmental conditions. Leaves: pale green or purple, ovate, peltate, with long petioles from 30-90 cm in length; surface covered with a fine, white deposit.
Adapted to growing on a wide range of soil type in moist, shady situations, sometimes in swamps, and will tolerate brackish conditions. Areas of high rainfall and humidity are most suitable for the production of high yields.
The crop matures in 220-350 days from planting and the corms are excavated when the leaves become senescent. The corms have a dormancy period of 60-90 days. After 3 years of growth, the corms weigh 7-9 kg each and are considered marketable. Yields of 20 t/ha have been reported from India.
Most forms of Cocoyams mature in about 240-300 days from planting but the Eddoe matures in about 180-210 days. The tubers are lifted by hand; the main tuber is often harvested, leaving the smaller corms to develop later. Yield: Yields are variable, but may be in the region of 4-10 t/ha; in the Philippines, yields of 15 t/ha have been obtained.
Limited information is available but if harvested carefully, with a portion of the growing point intact, storage for up to one month is possible in a cool, dry environment.
The corms of cultivars with smooth leaf stalks are used as a boiled vegetable; the calcium oxalate crystals present in the corms are removed by extensive boiling. The young petioles are also used as a cooked vegetable.
Common names are Swamp Taro, Giant Taro (Eng.); Biha, Galiang, Palanau (Philippe); Brak, Lok, Puna, Pura, Puraka, Pwolok, Ula (Polyn.),
Considerable variation exists between cultivars in leaf shape and colour, also in the colour and extent of spine development on the petioles.
Areas of cultivation includes Malaysia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, the Philippines and Pacific area. Some authorities consider that two forms of the species exist: a wild form, var. sylvestris, with rough petioles; and the smooth petiole form, var. hortensis. In Indonesia, the closely related species A. oncophyllus Prain and A. varialbis Bl. are cultivated. Amorphophallus rivieri Durieu var. konjac Engler, is known as Elephant Yam in Japan and tropical areas of China where it is cultivated.
Areas of cultivation is throughout Polynesia, including Papua New Guinea and the Philippines. C. senegalense Engl. is a related species, the leaves of which are used in West Africa in the preparation of sauces.
An erect herbaceous perennial, up to 2 m in height. The West Indian or Trinidad Dasheen normally has a large main corm or tuber with a few side tubers; the Eddoe has a relatively small main corm but produces many small, oval cormels or tubers from the base of the stem which mature earlier than those of the Dasheen; the size of corms or tubers varies according to environmental conditions. Leaves: pale green or purple, ovate, peltate, with long petioles from 30-90 cm in length; surface covered with a fine, white deposit.
Adapted to growing on a wide range of soil type in moist, shady situations, sometimes in swamps, and will tolerate brackish conditions. Areas of high rainfall and humidity are most suitable for the production of high yields.
The crop matures in 220-350 days from planting and the corms are excavated when the leaves become senescent. The corms have a dormancy period of 60-90 days. After 3 years of growth, the corms weigh 7-9 kg each and are considered marketable. Yields of 20 t/ha have been reported from India.
Most forms of Cocoyams mature in about 240-300 days from planting but the Eddoe matures in about 180-210 days. The tubers are lifted by hand; the main tuber is often harvested, leaving the smaller corms to develop later. Yield: Yields are variable, but may be in the region of 4-10 t/ha; in the Philippines, yields of 15 t/ha have been obtained.
Limited information is available but if harvested carefully, with a portion of the growing point intact, storage for up to one month is possible in a cool, dry environment.
The corms of cultivars with smooth leaf stalks are used as a boiled vegetable; the calcium oxalate crystals present in the corms are removed by extensive boiling. The young petioles are also used as a cooked vegetable.
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