Dioscorea preussii subsp. hylophila
(Harms) Wilkins
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Description
A yam species in the Dioscoreaceae family with densely covered stems, grown as a tropical plant for its edible tubers.
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Edible Uses
The tuber is eaten but may require processing before consumption.
Traditional Uses
The tuber is eaten but may need processing.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Malawi, Mozambique, Southern Africa, Tanzania, Zambia,
Synonyms
Dioscorea hylophila Harms
Also Known As
Etia, Itia
References (3)
- Herb, E. A., 1981,
- Peters, C. R., O'Brien, E. M., and Drummond, R.B., 1992, Edible Wild plants of Sub-saharan Africa. Kew. p 17 (As Dioscorea hylophila)
- Wilkin, P., 2001, Dioscoreaceae of South-Central Africa. Kew Bulletin, Vol. 56, No. 2 (2001), pp 361-404
