| Leren | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| (unranked): | Commelinids |
| Order: | Zingiberales |
| Family: | Marantaceae |
| Genus: | Calathea |
| Species: | C. allouia |
| Binomial name | |
| Calathea allouia Lindl. |
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Calathea allouia, also known as leren, is a plant in the arrowroot family, native to Central America.
Leren is grown as a minor root crop in tropical regions across the world[1].