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E-ISSN No: 2455 - 7218

P-ISSN No: 0019 - 4468

Listed in UGC Care

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

Author

1R. Prameela, 2J.Swamy and 3M. J. Bhasha

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.

 

Pages: 274-277

Doi Number 10.5958/2455-7218.2022.00038.9

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

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