Dioscorea spicata explained

Dioscorea spicata is a herbaceous perennial in the family Dioscoreaceae.

Taxonomy

First described by Albrecht Wilhelm Roth in 1821.^[1] It is placed in Section Enantiophyllum.

Distribution

Indian subcontinent (see map in eMonocot).

Uses

The tubers are use as a food source.

Bibliography

• Book: Thompson. A.K.. Fruit and vegetables: harvesting, handling and storage. 2014. 9781118654019. 3rd. John Wiley.

Notes and References

1. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/41813#page/375/mode/1up Roth A.W. Novae Plantarum Species praesertim Indiae Orientalis (Nov. Pl. Sp.) 371 1821.