Dioscorea arcuatinervis
Family: Dioscoreaceae
What it is like
A yam. The tubers are horizontal and 50-80 cm long.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Madagascar
How it is used for food
The tubers need processing before eating.
Edible parts
Roots, tubers
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Ovifaitra, Ovimarika
Synonyms
Dioscorea humblotii R. Knuth; Dioscorea mareka H. Perrier