Dioscorea ovinala explained

Dioscorea ovinala is a species of yam in the family Dioscoreaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar^{[1] [2]} and grows mostly in dry deciduous forests.

Uses

Dioscorea ovinala is important to the Malagasy people as food and medicine. This species is also used as a starch source.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Dioscorea ovinala Baker - Checklist View. GBIF. www.gbif.org. en. 2017-01-23.
2. Web site: Tropicos Name - Dioscorea ovinala Baker. www.tropicos.org. 2017-01-23.