Dioscorea maciba
Jum. & H. Perrier
Ovy
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Description
Dioscorea maciba, known as ovy, is a yam that grows in tropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The tuber is edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Madagascar,
Nutrition
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tubers | 76.6 | — | — | 2.5 | — | — | — | — |
Also Known As
Masiba, Ovio
References (1)
- Jeannoda, V. H. et al, 2007, Les Ignames (Dioscorea spp.) de Madagascar: Revue d’Ecologie, Terre et Vie, Soci ́et ́e nationale de protection de la nature, 2007, 62, pp.191- 207.
