Dioscorea dregeana
The story
In southern Africa, the wild yam has long been revered for its healing properties. Local communities have used it in various traditional remedies, often passing down knowledge of its uses through generations. The plant, known as 'muti,' symbolizes the deep connection between nature and culture, where the land provides not just food, but also health and wellness. Stories of healers using wild yam to treat ailments are common, making it a cherished part of the region's herbal heritage.
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- Family
- Dioscoreaceae
How to use it
Dioscorea dregeana is highly valued in its native southern Africa, where it is commonly traded and utilized as a traditional medicine known as muti.
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About
Dioscorea dregeana, the wild yam, is a perennial creeper that is native to the eastern parts of southern Africa. It is commonly used and traded as a traditional medicine, or muti.
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Dioscorea dregeana
- Slug
- dioscorea-dregeana
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Dioscoreaceae
- Genus
- Dioscorea
- Species
- dregeana
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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