Dioscorea_dregeana

<i>Dioscorea dregeana</i>

Dioscorea dregeana

Species of yam

Dioscorea dregeana, the wild yam, is a perennial creeper that is native to the eastern parts of southern Africa.[1] It is commonly used and traded as a traditional medicine, or muti.[1]

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Range

It is native to eastern South Africa and Eswatini.[1]

Description

A slightly thorny stem sprouts annually from a tuberous rootstock. The plant becomes dormant in winter.[1]

References

  1. [1]
    Mothogoane, M. S. (June 2013). "Dioscorea dregeana (Kunth) T.Durand & Schinz". PlantZAfrica.com. SANBI. Retrieved 2 June 2016.
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