Lima-lima PRODUCT NAME
Dioscorea pentaphylla L. SCIENTIFIC NAME
| Common Name: | Lima-lima |
| Local Name: | Lima-lima (Rizal, Manila vicinity); Sapang (Bisaya). |
| Family: | Dioscoreaceae |
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| Product Description: | A vine growing from stout, underground tubers. The stem bear scattered, small spines. Small tubers are found in the axils of the leaves, which are compound, with usually 5 -7 leaflets. These are pointed at the tip, smooth or nearly so, 8-15 cm long. The flowers are small, yellowish white, somewhat fragrant, and borne in large numbers on compound, axillary inflorescences |
| NTFP Classification: | Food and food ingredients (plant-derived) |
DISTRIBUTION
| Countries Found: | Philippines |
| Description: | This species is common and widely distributed in the Philippines , but is not extensively cultivated |
USES AND PARTS USED
| Parts Used: | leaves, leaflets roots |
| Uses: | Leaves boiled and eaten The large, starchy tubers are eaten like potatoes |
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| Partners: | Bureau of Forestry, Philippines |
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| External Links: | http://www.malampaya.com/mindoro/webpage/MBIS/Field_Survey%20(Occ.%20Min.%20)%20II.htm http://www.henriettesherbal.com/plants/dioscorea |
