About the Malanga plant The Malanga (Xanthosoma) plant, also known as Melanga, Otoy, Otoe, New Cocoyam, Tannia, Tannier, Yautia, Macabo, Taioba, Dasheen, Quequisque, or Singapore Taro, is a popular cuisine in many countries around the world. This plant has soft, arrow-shaped leaves up to 60 centimeters (24 inches) long. The large leaves sprout from an…













