Dioscorea hirtiflora subsp. orientalis

Family: Dioscoreaceae

What it is like

A yam. The stems are usually without hairs.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in forest and open woodland and is often in rocky places. It grows from sea level to about 600 m altitude.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Southern Africa, Tanzania

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Tuber, root

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Dioscorea lindiensis R. Knuth; Dioscorea hirtiflora var. grahamii Burkill;