Pemberton, R. W. and G. L. Witkus. 2. Dioscorea bulbifera L. (Chinese: Huangdu, common name: air potato) is a traditional herbal medicine in China, and it is also one of the most widely consumed yam species, especially in West Africa. near impressa Dioscorea bulbifera. Invasive Plant Science and Management 9(3): 195-204. Its traditional usage is well-recog- The period from planting to harvesting is about 7-9 months. Washington, D.C. Dioscorea bulbifera is a major stable food crop which is a species of yam widely distributed around the world in tropical and subtropical regions. Natural Area Weeds: Air Potato (Dioscorea bulbifera) 3 Three other introduced species of Dioscorea may be encountered in Florida: Chinese yam (D. polystachya), Zanzibar yam (D. sansibarensis), and wild yam (D. villosa).None of these is considered to be invasive. Introduction. Seasonal growth, biomass allocation, and invasive attributes manifested by Dioscorea bulbifera L. (air-potato) plants generated from bulbils in Florida. Dioscorea bulbifera L. (Family: Dioscoreaceae) commonly known as ‘ air potato ’ is an important edible medicinal plant use to treat a wide range of diseases. (Dioscorea bulbifera) Instant ID • A vine with heart-shaped leaves up to 8 inches by 8 inches • Leaves have veins in a radial pattern and are staggered on the stem • Tendrils look like corkscrews with a counter-clockwise twist • Bulbils (potato-like growths) sprout along stem and range in size from a pea to a softball Hijacked Habitats Laboratory host range testing of Lilioceris sp. 1. aerial tuber, Dioscorea bulbifera Linn. USDA Agricultural Handbook No . Olukemi Adetutu Osukoya1 and Adenike Kuku2* Abstract Background: The storage protein of the aerial tuber of Dioscorea bulbifera was purified and its physicochemical, enzymatic and molecular properties determined with a view to comparing its functionality and genetic relatedness with other storage proteins. 466. planting." (Dioscorea bulbifera) A Guide to An Invasive Plant Species The printing of this publication is made possible through a grant from FLEPPC’s Kathy Craddock Burks Education and Outreach Grants. Chemical Constituents Of Dioscorea Bulbifera19 Table no: 3 Chemical constituents of different parts of Dioscorea bulbifera19 PART CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS Tuber Major- Diosgenin (different parts of plant) - diosgenin is a steroidal saponin belonging to the sapogenin group, is the principle active constituent of Dioscorea bulbifera Linn. Leisure Services Department Greenways & Natural Lands Leisure … Studies have verified that D. bulbifera is effective in treating a wide range of diseases, such as pharyngitis, goitre, pyogenic skin infections, orchitis and cancer. PRE Evaluation Report -- Dioscorea bulbifera Evaluation Overview A PRE™ screener conducted a literature review for this plant (Dioscorea bulbifera) in an effort to understand the invasive history, reproductive strategies, and the impact, if any, on the region's native plants and animals. 2010. A native to tropical Asia, air potato, Dioscorea bulbifera, was first introduced to the Americas from Africa.In 1905 it was introduced to Florida.