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Scientific Synonyms:
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| Previous name used in the website: |
Xanthosoma sagittifolium |
| Family name: |
ARACEAE
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| English name: |
Tannia
Coco Yam
Tannia Cocoyam
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| Sinhala name: |
Ratala (රටල)
Kiri habarala (කිරිහබරල)
Desi ala (දේසි අල )
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| Tamil name: |
Available soon
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| Sanskrit name: |
Available soon
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| Conservation status: |
NE - Not Evaluated - Due to exotic origin
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| Description: |
Herbs with milky sap. Leaf blade dull dark green above, below glaucous, anterior lobe to 30 X 26 cm, posterior lobes smaller, the posterior midrib not denuded. Spathe to 22 cm, lower 8 cm persistent and green, upper 14 cm cream and withering. Spadix to 18 cm, female for 2 - 3 cm.
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| Native Distribution Status: |
Naturalized Exotic
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| Edible parts: |
Tuber
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| Treatment for: |
Maturate Boils
Snake Bites
Rheumatism
Arterial Hypertensions
Liver Affections
Eczemas
Ulcers
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| Parts used in Treatment: |
Corm
Leaves
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| Related Medical Properties: |
Available soon
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