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Ube (Tag.)Yam (Engl.)

Dioscorea alata L.

Skin

Creeping vine Height: Not Provided Leaves: It has a leaf-stalk that is slightly purple at both points of attachment. Flowers: Not Provided Fruits: Not Provided

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Tigsa (Boil). Preparation: Tigsa- Kumang bunga na ning ubi (Get a fruit of ube).. Part used: Fruit of Ube

Preparation

Tigsa- Kumang bunga na ning ubi (Get a fruit of ube).

Location & Habitat

REGION III (CENTRAL LUZON), PAMPANGA, FLORIDABLANCA, Terrestrial

Research

Pampanga State Agricultural University: Documentation of Traditonal Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of a Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health among Ayta Communities in Pampanga

Quick Info

Scientific Name
Dioscorea alata L.
Local Name
Ube (Tag.)Yam (Engl.)
Family
Dioscoreaceae
Category
Skin
Collected By
Villanueva, SY Ramos, JI Serrano, JC
Date Collected
Feb 04, 2020