Dioscorea deltoidea (Dioscoreaceae)

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Dioscorea deltoidea
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The Dioscorea deltoidea plant species is found in E. Asia - Himalayas from Kashmir and Punjab eastwards to Nepal and China. It is a member of the Dioscoreaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Dioscorea deltoidea
Family:  Dioscoreaceae
Author:  Wallich.

Known Hazards:  Edible species of Dioscorea have opposite leaves whilst poisonous species have alternate leaves[174].

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Habitat:  Forests and humus-rich soils, 1700 - 2800 metres in Kashmir[145].

General Uses: A soap is obtained from the tuber[145]. This soap is due to the presence of poisonous saponins in the root[240, K]. The soap is also used as a body wash to kill lice[145, 240].

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