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Dioscorea vilis

Botanic Family

Dioscoreaceae

Author

Kunth

Common Names

Geographical Habitats

• Java - Indonesia

Natural Habitats

• Montane forest. Edible tubers

Flowering Times

Fruiting Times

Tall glabrous tuberous twiner with prickly stems at base otherwise unarmed. Leaves to 100mm x 40mm. Axillary male fascicles to 70mm long. Large capsule with wings to 20mm x 20mm

Further References

• The Plant List 2
• Flora Malesiana
• Kew