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Scientific Synonyms:
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| Previous name used in the website: |
Dioscorea esculenta |
| Family name: |
DIOSCOREACEAE
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| English name: |
Asiatic Yam
Chinese Yam
Lesser Yam
Potato Yam
Wild Yam
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| Sinhala name: |
Kukulala (කුකළල)
Heen kukulala (හීන් කුකුළල )
Katu kukulala (කටු කුකුළල)
Java ala (ජාවා අල )
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| Tamil name: |
Siru Valli
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| Sanskrit name: |
Aaluka Bheda
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| Conservation status: |
NE - Not Evaluated - Due to exotic origin
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| Description: |
Sinistrose pilose vine with large subterranean tubers; stems terete, brown villose, 1-2 mm thick, with at least 2 spines near node; spines curved, 0.6 cm long, pale green or purplish. Leaves yellowish-green, 5-13 cm long, 6-15 cm wide, whitish or yellowish pilose beneath, nerves 7-9; petioles 2.5-8 cm long. Flower unknown.
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| Native Distribution Status: |
Only under cultivation
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| Edible parts: |
Tuber
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| Treatment for: |
Anorexia
Excessive thirst
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| Parts used in Treatment: |
Tuber
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| Related Medical Properties: |
Helps in weight gain
Increases urination
Appetizer
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