Dioscorea seriflora

Family: Dioscoreaceae

What it is like

A yam.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Madagascar (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Tubers

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Banabana, Oviampasika

Synonyms

Dioscorea ovifotsy H. Perrier; Dioscorea tanalarum H. Perrier;