Notes and ethnic importance on the purplestem taro (Xanthosoma violaceum Schott- araceae)

Authors

  • R Prameela Department of Botany, Government Degree College (M), Srikakulam-532001
  • J Swamy Botanical Society of India, Deccan Regional Centre, Hyderabad-500048, Telangana
  • M. J Bhasha Department of Botany, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam- 530003, Andhra Pradesh

Keywords:

Andhra Pradesh, Araceae, Eastern Ghats, Edible, Tribes, Xanthosoma

Abstract

Xanthosoma violaceum Schott (Araceae) is one of the six most important tuber crops in the world and essential food for millions of indigenous people and also planted as an ornamental aroid. It has plenty of micro elements, vitamins, antioxidants, and fibre besides carbohydrates and proteins. The present paper is dealing with the detailed description, ethnic importance and taxonomic notes.

Published

2022-06-30

How to Cite

Prameela, R., Swamy, J., & Bhasha, M. J. (2022). Notes and ethnic importance on the purplestem taro (Xanthosoma violaceum Schott- araceae). The Journal of the Indian Botanical Society, 102(03), 274–277. Retrieved from https://jibs.mripub.com/index.php/JIBS/article/view/42

Issue

Vol. 102 No. 03 (2022): Journal of Indian Botanical Society

Section

Articles