Heterospathe elegans

Uses

Papua New Guinea (Southern Highlands Province): tender fronds eaten by the Wola people.

Additional Information

Name Authority:

(Becc.) Becc.

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 Plant Classification Group:

• Araceae

 Plant Locations:

• Oceania
  • Papua New Guinea

 Plant References:

• SILLITOE 1993
• SILLITOE 2003

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