Amorphophallus dracontioides
Uses
Africa (west): corms eaten after being cut up, repeatedly washed, and boiled for one or two days. Nigeria (Kano State, northern): tuber eaten. Requires two days boiling to detoxify.
Additional Information
- Name Authority:
- (Hook.) Hutchinson in Hutchinson & Dalziel; N.E. Br.
- Vernaculars:
- Hausa (plant ?): Gwazar giwa ; (root/rhizome): Kinciyar.