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What is Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Dennst.) Nicolson var. campanulatus (Decne.) Sivad. in telugu?

Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Dennst.) Nicolson var. campanulatus (Decne.) Sivad.

Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (elephant foot yam or whitespot giant arum) is a tropical tuber crop grown primarily in Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia and the tropical Pacific islands. It is cultivated for its starch-rich tubers in Asia, particularly in India.

In Telugu, Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Dennst.) Nicolson var. campanulatus (Decne.) Sivad. is known by Alukamu, Daradakandagadda, Ghemikanda, Kanda, Kandagodda, Manchi-kunda-guddae, Manchikanda, Mashikanda, Naati kanda, Oorakanda, Paati kanda, Potikanda, or Potikunda.

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