About Arrowleaf Yam
Arrowleaf Yam (Dioscorea belophylla) is a climber belonging to the Dioscoreaceae family (Yam Family). It is typically found in moist deciduous forests. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during September-March.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Dioscorea belophylla
- Genus
- Dioscorea
- Family
- DIOSCOREACEAE
- Habit
- Climber
- Habitat
- Moist deciduous forests
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India, Himalayas, Bangladesh
- Flowering & fruiting
- September-March
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Hindi
- Jangli matol
- Telugu
- Nara tega
- Marathi
- तरड़ी Taradi, तरुड कंद
Botanical family
Dioscoreaceae
Yam Family
Arrowleaf Yam belongs to the Dioscoreaceae family.
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