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Scientific Synonyms:
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| Previous name used in the website: |
Colocasia esculenta |
| Family name: |
ARACEAE
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| English name: |
Green Taro
Taro
Dasheen
Caladium
Elephant Ears
Green Taro
Malanga Taro
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| Sinhala name: |
Gahala (ගහල)
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| Tamil name: |
Chempu
Nirccempu
Peculam
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| Sanskrit name: |
Pindaluka
Aaluki
Dalasarini
Kachu
Kachvi
Kalakachu
Kemuka
Nadicha
Nadipattra
Nalita
Pechu
Shakata
Trutibija
Vanakachu
Vishvarochana
Vitanda
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| Conservation status: |
LC - Least Concerned - NRL - 2020
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| Description: |
Tuberous or erect herbs. Stems thick (to 15 cm) , underground, spreading by coppery runners. Leaf blade cordate, peltate for 3 cm or more. Spathe c. 30 cm long, green for lower 5 cm and persistent, blade bright yellow to orange, flexing open near base, then deflexing and dropped. Spadix to 20 cm.
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| Native Distribution Status: |
Native
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| Edible parts: |
Tuber
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| Treatment for: |
Arterial hemorrhages
Earache
Otorrhoea
Piles
Insect stings
Aphthous ulcers
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| Parts used in Treatment: |
Leaves
Petioles
Corm
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| Related Medical Properties: |
Diuretic
Laxative
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