Plant for ID - Ernakulam, Kerala - 16th Jan

[Nancy Seby]

Plant was photographed in the backyard of our house. It's called Kandichembu in Malayalam. The tubers are cooked and eaten.

But I am not able to figure out the botanical name. Please help. The plant is about 2-3 feet tall with broad, large leaves.

Thank you in advance

Nancy Seby

[Gurcharan Singh]

Colocasia esculenta I hope

[Mahadeswara]

I agree with Gurucharn sir's ID.  In Kannada   In Kannada it is known as Kesavinadantu, widely used for various culinary preparationS in  Dakshina Kannada & Coastal areas . 

http://keralaplants.in/keralaplantsdetails.aspx?id=Colocasia_esculenta

On Friday, January 15, 2021 at 8:47:28 PM UTC+5:30 nanz...@gmail.com wrote:

[Nancy Seby]

Thank you, Gurucharan ji and Mahadeswara ji.

These ones with smaller leaves are Colocasia esculenta for sure. But the ones I have posted earlier have much larger leaves, about 3-4 times larger than these.

Is it possible that they are Alocasia macrorrhizos or Xanthosoma sagittifolium?

And in Malayalam, the smaller-leaved one is called 'Cheruchembu' and the larger-leaved one is called 'Kandichembu'. So I am assuming they have different botanical names.

I also read that if the petiole attached to the tip of the midvein, it is most likely to be Alocasia; and if the petiole attaches further down on the leaf, it's most likely Colocasia. Just read it in a website, not authentic information

Many thanks for all the input.

Warm regards

Nancy  Seby

[J.M. Garg]

Forwarding again for Id assistance please.

Some earlier relevant feedback:

Colocasia esculenta I hope- from Singh ji

I agree with Gurucharn sir's ID.  In Kannada it is known as Kesavinadantu, widely used for various culinary preparationS in  Dakshina Kannada & Coastal areas.  http://keralaplants.in/keralaplantsdetails.aspx?id=Colocasia_esculenta - from Mahadeswara ji

Thank you, Gurucharan ji and Mahadeswara ji. These ones with smaller leaves are Colocasia esculenta for sure. But the ones I have posted earlier have much larger leaves, about 3-4 times larger than these. Is it possible that they are Alocasia macrorrhizos or Xanthosoma sagittifolium? And in Malayalam, the smaller-leaved one is called 'Cheruchembu' and the larger-leaved one is called 'Kandichembu'. So I am assuming they have different botanical names. I also read that if the petiole attached to the tip of the midvein, it is most likely to be Alocasia; and if the petiole attaches further down on the leaf, it's most likely Colocasia. Just read it in a website, not authentic information Many thanks for all the input. Warm regards Nancy  Seby

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[J.M. Garg]

I think inflorescence or tubers may help in id.

I think it may be Alocasia macrorrhizos or Xanthosoma sagittifolium

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[Pudji Widodo]

Dear Sirs and Madams,

I send you my pictures.  It may be able to help.

With Regards,

Pudji Widodo
Fakultas Biologi Universitas Jenderal Soedirman
PURWOKERTO 53122 INDONESIA

[Nancy Seby]

Thank you, Mr. Widodo.

After some more research, I have come to the conclusion that it is either Colocasia spp. or Xanthosoma sagittifolium.

It is unlikely to be Alocasia spp. since Alocasia leaves mostly point upwards.

These plants did not have flowers. Once they flower, I will take pictures and add them to this thread.

Warm regards

Nancy Seby

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[J.M. Garg]

Based on Pudji's comparative images, I feel it may be Xanthosoma sagittifolium

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[Pudji Widodo]

Yes, I agree. I send you my Xanthosoma sagittifolium. I have some variations in our areas.

Best Wishes,

Pudji Widodo
Fakultas Biologi Universitas Jenderal Soedirman
PURWOKERTO 53122 INDONESIA

[Nancy Seby]

Thank you, Mr. Garg and Mr. Widodo.

Warm regards

Nancy Seby

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