Types of taro

Taro is a perennial herb native to tropical places such as China, India, and the Malay Peninsula. It is widely cultivated in the north and south of my country, and is also cultivated in tropical areas such as Egypt, the Philippines, and Java Island in Indonesia. It is an important food.

Attributes of taro

Taro is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Araceae family. It likes a warm and humid environment, tolerates shade and drought, has the characteristics of an aquatic plant, and has no strict requirements for soil. Suitable for planting in deep, fertile, well-drained clay soil. Its growth temperature is above 20 degrees and it is intolerant to low temperatures.

What does taro look like?

Taro is nearly round or flat, with white flesh, rough appearance and abundant thick bristles.

Shape:

Taro is a hygrophytic herbaceous plant. Its tubers have many small bulbs, are rich in starch, and are generally nearly round in shape.

Leaves:

Taro leaves have 2-3 or more leaves, long petioles, green leaves, oval, pointed apex or short acuminate, 4 pairs of lateral veins, 2- 3 strips, not obvious on the inside.

Color:

The appearance of taro is khaki or brown, and the flesh is white, beige, purple-gray, and some varieties have pink or tan texture.

The functions and value of taro

1. Nutritional value:

Taro is rich in protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium, magnesium, sodium, and carotene. , niacin, vitamin C, B vitamins, saponins and other ingredients are edible and are important food crops.

2. Medicinal value:

Taro can treat mastitis, urticaria, scabies, aphtha, carbuncle, swelling, sores, burns, and traumatic bleeding. Contains high fluoride, which can clean teeth and protect gum health. The mucus protein in it can improve the body's disease resistance, detoxification, and prevent diseases such as tumors and lymph node tuberculosis.