The Cunjevoi plant looks like a Lily. Each plant produces about 3-4 large heart shaped leaves on the end of long fleshy stems. These stems when cut, give off a sticky clear sap. This sap if applied to areas of skin stung by the Giant Stinging Tree (See Dendrocnide sp) reportedly relieves the pain of the sting. The degree of pain relief appears to vary from person to person. It should be remembered that the hairs of the Stinging Tree are hollow, and therefore allow the outside air to penetrate the skin and the nervous system. To . . .
Cunjevoi
Alocasia macorrhiza
Leaf Structures
Leaf Structure Legend

Alternate Leaf Structure

Opposite Leaf Structure

Trifoliate Leaf Structure

Tri-Lobed

Lance Like

Elongated, ribbon like

Serrated or saw edged

Oval Shaped Leaf

Heart Shaped

Terminal Bud

Mid Rib
Tropical Rainforest / Vegetation / Toxic / Cunjevoi