Dioscorea fandra
H. Perr.
Anjiky
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Description
A tropical yam in the Dioscoreaceae family, grown for its edible tubers.
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Edible Uses
The tubers are eaten as a starchy staple food.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Madagascar*,
Also Known As
Andra, Kanzika, Kenjika, Ndra
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.
