Synonyms are C. esculenta var. globulifera Eng,I. and Krause; C. antiquorum var. esculenta Schott; C. antiquorum Schott. The Eddoe is currently considered to be C. esculenta var. antiquorum and the Dasheen C. esculenta var. esculenta. The taxonomy of the cultivars of Co/ocasia remains subject to further investigation.
Common names are Swamp Taro, Giant Taro (Eng.); Biha, Galiang, Palanau (Philippe); Brak, Lok, Puna, Pura, Puraka, Pwolok, Ula (Polyn.),
Center of origin and distribution is tropical Asia.
Centre of origin and distribution is possibly Malaysia or Indonesia as it was being introduced into the Pacific Islands at an early date. Now widely distributed throughout Southeast Asia.
Areas of cultivation is throughout Polynesia, including Papua New Guinea and the Philippines. C. senegalense Engl. is a related species, the leaves of which are used in West Africa in the preparation of sauces.
An erect herbaceous perennial, up to 2 m in height. The West Indian or Trinidad Dasheen normally has a large main corm or tuber with a few side tubers; the Eddoe has a relatively small main corm but produces many small, oval cormels or tubers from the base of the stem which mature earlier than those of the Dasheen; the size of corms or tubers varies according to environmental conditions. Leaves: pale green or purple, ovate, peltate, with long petioles from 30-90 cm in length; surface covered with a fine, white deposit.
Adapted to growing on a wide range of soil type in moist, shady situations, sometimes in swamps, and will tolerate brackish conditions. Areas of high rainfall and humidity are most suitable for the production of high yields.
The crop matures in 220-350 days from planting and the corms are excavated when the leaves become senescent. The corms have a dormancy period of 60-90 days. After 3 years of growth, the corms weigh 7-9 kg each and are considered marketable. Yields of 20 t/ha have been reported from India.
The corms are carefully cleaned and stored in heaps, preferably in well-ventilated sheds.
They may lose up to 25% of their weight during the first month of storage but may be successfully stored for several months at 10 Celsius.
The mature corms provide a staple carbohydrate food in many Pacific Islands and are normally roasted, steamed or boiled. They may also be peeled, sliced and scalded before being sun dried. The leaves and inflorescence are also used as a cooked vegetable. - 15266
Common names are Swamp Taro, Giant Taro (Eng.); Biha, Galiang, Palanau (Philippe); Brak, Lok, Puna, Pura, Puraka, Pwolok, Ula (Polyn.),
Center of origin and distribution is tropical Asia.
Centre of origin and distribution is possibly Malaysia or Indonesia as it was being introduced into the Pacific Islands at an early date. Now widely distributed throughout Southeast Asia.
Areas of cultivation is throughout Polynesia, including Papua New Guinea and the Philippines. C. senegalense Engl. is a related species, the leaves of which are used in West Africa in the preparation of sauces.
An erect herbaceous perennial, up to 2 m in height. The West Indian or Trinidad Dasheen normally has a large main corm or tuber with a few side tubers; the Eddoe has a relatively small main corm but produces many small, oval cormels or tubers from the base of the stem which mature earlier than those of the Dasheen; the size of corms or tubers varies according to environmental conditions. Leaves: pale green or purple, ovate, peltate, with long petioles from 30-90 cm in length; surface covered with a fine, white deposit.
Adapted to growing on a wide range of soil type in moist, shady situations, sometimes in swamps, and will tolerate brackish conditions. Areas of high rainfall and humidity are most suitable for the production of high yields.
The crop matures in 220-350 days from planting and the corms are excavated when the leaves become senescent. The corms have a dormancy period of 60-90 days. After 3 years of growth, the corms weigh 7-9 kg each and are considered marketable. Yields of 20 t/ha have been reported from India.
The corms are carefully cleaned and stored in heaps, preferably in well-ventilated sheds.
They may lose up to 25% of their weight during the first month of storage but may be successfully stored for several months at 10 Celsius.
The mature corms provide a staple carbohydrate food in many Pacific Islands and are normally roasted, steamed or boiled. They may also be peeled, sliced and scalded before being sun dried. The leaves and inflorescence are also used as a cooked vegetable. - 15266
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