Maranta arundinacea
Maranta arundinacea, also known as arrowroot, maranta, West Indian arrowroot, obedience plant, Bermuda arrowroot, araru, araruta, ararao or hulankeeriya, is a large, perennial herb found in rainforest habitats of the Americas, but cultivated in tropical regions worldwide.
| Arrowroot | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Zingiberales |
| Family: | Marantaceae |
| Genus: | Maranta |
| Species: | M. arundinacea |
| Binomial name | |
| Maranta arundinacea | |
| Synonyms | |
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| Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
|---|---|
| Energy | 271 kJ (65 kcal) |
13.39 g | |
| Dietary fiber | 1.3 g |
0.2 g | |
4.24 g | |
| Vitamins | Quantity %DV† |
| Thiamine (B1) | 12% 0.143 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 5% 0.059 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 11% 1.693 mg |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 6% 0.292 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 20% 0.266 mg |
| Folate (B9) | 85% 338 μg |
| Minerals | Quantity %DV† |
| Iron | 17% 2.22 mg |
| Magnesium | 7% 25 mg |
| Manganese | 8% 0.174 mg |
| Phosphorus | 14% 98 mg |
| Potassium | 15% 454 mg |
| Zinc | 7% 0.63 mg |
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| †Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults. Source: USDA FoodData Central | |
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