The plant or its roots are referred to in most Polynesian languages as tī.

Collectively, these plants are also simply referred to as heliconias.

In English, the plant is often referred to as "elephant's foot".

Although the plants are referred to as "trees," they are not truly trees.

A plant that produces suckers is referred to as surculose.

Today the plant is referred to as the "ti tree."

The plant is sometimes referred to in ancient literature as worm fern.

The plant is referred to as their Long Sutton plant.

Are we to assume that a literal plant is referred to?

Numerous plants are referred to in Scottish song and verse.