Dioscorea arachidna
Prain & Burkill
Dioscoreaceae Edible: Tubers, Root, Bulbils
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Description
A subtropical vine with three-leaflet leaves and oblong tubers, occasionally cultivated in cultivation.
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Edible Uses
The tubers are cooked and eaten, often used in curries. The bulbils are also edible.
Traditional Uses
The tuber is cooked and eaten. It is also used in curries.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, India, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Thailand,
Other Information
It is occasionally cultivated.
Synonyms
Dioscorea collinsae Prain & BurkillDioscorea filicaulis Prain & Burkill
Also Known As
Rui sanglang, Tinipotia alu
References (4)
- Castillo, C., 2013, The Archaeobotany of Khao Sam Kaeo and Phu Khao Thong: The Agriculture of Late Prehistoric Southern Thailand. Ph. D. thesis University College, London p 380
- Dutta, B., 2015, Food and medicinal values of certain species of Dioscorea with special reference to Assam. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. 3(4): 15-18
- Sheikh, N., et al, 2009, Status documentation of Dioscorea L. (Dioscoreaceae) in Meghalaya: an approach towards food security. Pleione 3(1): 74 - 82
- Teron, R. & Borthakur, S. K., 2016, Edible Medicines: An Exploration of Medicinal Plants in Dietary Practices of Karbi Tribal Population of Assam, Northeast India. In Mondal, N. & Sen, J.(Ed.) Nutrition and Health among tribal populations of India. p 151
