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Lasia spinosa  (L.) Thwaites (LS) is characterized by its pointed and sharp spines which is an impediment to popular commercial cultivation. Apart from typical LS, there are morphotypes: lamina dissected (LD), mixed (MX), and spineless (SP). The aim of the study was to investigate the potential of a spineless type as a crop for use in addition to spiny LS types. Plant growth and yield parameters were evaluated using field-grown plants of each type and in the assessment of nutritional and organoleptic properties. There were no differences among growth rates of MX, SP, and LS leaves. Both leaf and rhizome yield were not different among LS and its morphotypes. The SP had similar N, P, and K concentrations in the rhizome and tender leaves compared with other morphotypes and LS. The LS and its three morphotypes having less phenols had less antioxidant capacity. Crude fiber content was not different between samples. Even though spineless type was not different in yield and growth and nutritional and organoleptic properties, it has high potential to be used in future improvement of  L. spinosa  as an edible aroid.

Potential of spineless Lasia spinosa as a neglected indigenous vegetable