AngiospermThreatened
Wild Yam
Dioscorea deltoidea
Family
Dioscoreaceae
Distribution
Lower altitude forest regions of Himachal Pradesh
About This Plant
Valuable medicinal climber used in pharmaceutical industries.
đŋBotanical Information
Common Name
Wild Yam
Botanical Name
Dioscorea deltoidea
Family
Dioscoreaceae
Plant Group
Angiosperm
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Medicinal Importance
Medicinal Value
Steroidal compounds used in pharmaceutical industries.
Traditional Uses
Traditional medicinal climber used in various health remedies.
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Ecological Importance
Ecological Value
Forest diversity enhancement and ecosystem complexity.
Conservation Importance
Valuable medicinal species threatened by over-harvesting.
âšī¸Additional Information
Habitat
Tropical and subtropical forests
Distribution in Himachal Pradesh
Lower altitude forest regions of Himachal Pradesh
Conservation Status
Threatened
Plant Classification
AngiospermDioscoreaceae