Dioscorea semperflorens
Family: Dioscoreaceae
What it is like
A yam. The tubers develop annually. They are long and thin.
There are about 650 species of Dioscorea.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in secondary clearings in rainforest in Congo. It suits humid locations.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo DR, Congo R
How it is used for food
It is a popular yam in Congo. It is a cultivated plant.
Edible parts
Tubers, root, bulbils, leaves
How it is grown
Tubers are hard to harvest.
Its other names
Local names
Essouma, Esuma, Mfouessela, Mpeso
Synonyms
Dioscorea hypotricha Uline; Dioscorea schlechteri Harms [Invalid];