Ube (Bis.)
Dioscorea alata L.
AntisepticVine Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not Provided Flowers: Not Provided Fruits: Not Provided
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Cut/Wound. Preparation: Peel and scrape fruit.. Part used: Fruit
Preparation
Peel and scrape fruit.
Location & Habitat
REGION XI (DAVAO REGION), DAVAO DEL SUR, CITY OF DAVAO, Tropical upper montane forest
Research
Kinasang'an Foundation Inc: Documentation of Medicinal Plants and Healing Rituals of the Obu-Manuvu Tribe of Marilog District, Davao City.
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Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Dioscorea alata L.
- Local Name
- Ube (Bis.)
- Family
- Dioscoreaceae
- Category
- Antiseptic
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
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