Dioscorea amaranthoides

Family: Dioscoreaceae

What it is like

A yam. It is a vine plant. The leaves are heart shaped but bulging in the middle. They can be 10-15 cm long and 10 cm wide.

There are about 650 species of Dioscorea.

Where it is found

A subtropical plant. It has been recorded between 200-400 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Paraguay, Peru, South America (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Root ?, tuber ?

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Dioscorea amaranthoides var. - several; Dioscorea apaensis Chodat & Hassl.; Dioscorea crumenigera Mart. ex Griseb.; Dioscorea eldorado Linden & Andre; Dioscorea multicolor Linden & Andre; Dioscorea multicolor var. - several; Dioscorea prismatica Linden & Andre; Dioscorea silvestris Vell.;