Family :
Dioscoreaceae
Flora of Nilgiri Biosphere (Eastern Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve)
Flora of Nilgiri Biosphere (Northern Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve)
Leaf arrangement
Sub-opposite
Leaf Type
Simple
Leaf Shape
Ovate, Sub-orbicular
Leaf Apex
Obtuse
Leaf Base
Obtuse
Leaf Margin
Entire
Habit : A twining vine.
Habitat and Distribution : On thickets, inside forests etc. Less in the plains (scrub jungle) from the coast. Hills (300)750 to 1200(1500m). Distributed across Peninsular India.
Indigenous Information : The tubers have more fibre content, eating it reduces hunger.
Field Tips : Leaves yellowing by December, when tuber is mature. New shoots by July with red leaves.
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Names:
Irula : Rhea Kilangu
Tamil : Verrolaivalli, Malayan kizhangukkodi, Kavvala kodi, Thavai kachchu
Flower:
In panicled spikes, white. Flowering from January-March and July-September.Fruit :
A capsule, obovoid with 3 golden yellow wings. Fruiting from March-May.
