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Dioscorea wallichii

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Species of yam from Asia

Dioscorea wallichii
Conservation status

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Dioscoreales
Family: Dioscoreaceae
Genus: Dioscorea
Species: D. wallichii
Binomial name
Dioscorea wallichii
Hook.f.

Dioscorea wallichii is a type of climbing tuberous geophyte of the family Dioscoreaceae. It is native to Bangladesh, China, India, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Thailand. It has one edible cylindrical tuber that is about 1 meter long and 3-6 centimeters wide. The tuber is white when young, becoming yellow and stringy once aged.

Uses

The tubers can be eaten after boiling and washing.

References

  1. ^ Contu, S. (2009). "Dioscorea wallichii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2009: e.T165731A6103873. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2009-2.RLTS.T165731A6103873.en. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
  2. "Dioscorea wallichii (kruo) | Plants & Fungi At Kew". www.kew.org. Retrieved 2017-02-03.
Taxon identifiers
Dioscorea wallichii


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