Dioscorea spicata | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Dioscoreales |
Family: | Dioscoreaceae |
Genus: | Dioscorea |
Species: | D. spicata |
Binomial name | |
Dioscorea spicata | |
Synonyms | |
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Dioscorea spicata is a herbaceous perennial in the family Dioscoreaceae.
Description
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.[2]
References
Bibliography
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- Thompson, A.K. (2014). Fruit and vegetables: harvesting, handling and storage (3rd ed.). John Wiley. ISBN 9781118654019.
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