Common Name English :Giant taroHindi :MankandaManipuri :Hong-ngoo Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Monocotyledon)Family :AraceaeGenus :Alocasia Species :macrorrhiza (Linn.) SchottHabit :Robust and gregarious herbParts Used :Root, Stem and LeafMode of Preparation :Root is boiled for extract. Leaves crushed and decoction. Petiole is crushed and boiled for extract. Leaf petiole is used in the preparation of “hentak” (a …
Common Name English :Indo-Malayan Taro/Common aroidHindi :MankhandaManipuri :Yendem Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Monocotyledon)Family :AraceaeGenus :Alocasia Species :indica (Roxb.) Schott.Habit :Robust rhizomatous herbParts Used :Rhizome, Leaf and PetioleMode of Preparation :Petiole cooked for consumption. Leaf lamina roasted for local application on boils. Rhizome is boiled or steamed for consumption. Whole plant is used as common vegetable.Mode …
