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: |
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Sanskrit name: |
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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: |
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