It is the scientific name of an edible plant. In Colombia we know it as aro, bore, camacho, chonque, macabo, mafafa, elephant ear, ocumo, malanga, otoe, rascadera, yaro. In Mexico and Central America it is called quequesque or quequisque and also tiquisque in Costa Rica. it belongs to the Family Araceae. It is used as fodder in fish farming.
XANTHOSOMA SAGITTIFLOLIUM scientific name of the ELEPHANT EAR plant for ornamental and edible use of the araceas family, native to Central America, widely cultivated in tropical regions. Tuberous roots, rich in starch, containing from 1 to 8.8% protein. Its dark green leaf, large and heart-shaped gives rise to its name. Some synonyms, words or similar expressions may be xanthosoma sagittifolium schott, elephant ear
