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Xanthosoma sagittifolium (L.) Schott
Scientific Synonyms:

Previous name used in the website: Xanthosoma sagittifolium
Family name: ARACEAE
English name: Tannia
Coco Yam
Tannia Cocoyam
Sinhala name: Ratala (රටල)
Kiri habarala (කිරිහබරල‍)
Desi ala (දේසි අල )
Tamil name: Available soon
Sanskrit name: Available soon
Conservation status: NE - Not Evaluated - Due to exotic origin
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.
Native Distribution Status: Naturalized Exotic
Edible parts: Tuber
Treatment for: Maturate Boils
Snake Bites
Rheumatism
Arterial Hypertensions
Liver Affections
Eczemas
Ulcers
Parts used in Treatment: Corm
Leaves
Related Medical Properties: Available soon
Further Information: Kew Garden’s Medicinal Plant Names Services




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