Dioscorea seriflora
Jum. & H. Perrier
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Description
A tropical yam of the Dioscoreaceae family cultivated for its tubers.
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Edible Uses
The tubers are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Madagascar*,
Nutrition
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tubers | 67.7 | — | — | 6.7 | — | — | — | — |
Synonyms
Dioscorea ovifotsy H. PerrierDioscorea tanalarum H. Perrier
Also Known As
Banabana, Oviampasika
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.
