Dioscorea arachidna
Family: Dioscoreaceae
What it is like
A yam. It is a vine. The leaves have 3 leaflets. The tubers are oblong.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, India, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Thailand
How it is used for food
The tuber is cooked and eaten. It is also used in curries.
It is occasionally cultivated.
Edible parts
Tubers, root, bulbils
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Rui sanglang, Tinipotia alu
Synonyms
Dioscorea collinsae Prain & Burkill; Dioscorea filicaulis Prain & Burkill;