Investigation of dioscorea bulbifera rhizomeinduced. The tubers are edible and have often been used in traditional chinese medicine tcm and ayurvedic medicine to treat cancer, diabetes, thyroid disease, and inflammation. To make things complicated, however, there are some edible cultivars though theyre very rare. Dioscorea bulbifera commonly known as varahikanda, is widely distributed throughout the india, and it has been traditionally used for the treatment of nervous excitability, senility and hysteria. Dioscorea bulbifera induced apoptosis through inhibition. Antibacterial activities of the extracts, fractions and. Analysis of the ethyl acetate extract of the buibil of dioscorea bulbifera and the tuber of dioscorea dumentorum infected with botryodiplodia theobromae gave. Pharmacognostic and phytochemical investigations of.
Dioscorea longipetiolata baudon dioscorea lutea griseb. The results can also be downloaded as a csv file unicode utf8 encoding. Dioscorea bulbifera is an african medicinal plant used to treat microbial infections. Dioscorea bulbifera bulbils are used in the treatment of piles, dysentery, syphilis, ulcers, cough. Eric toensmeier mentions edible dioscorea bulbifera in at least one of his books yet the d.
Roundup herbicide can be used as a foliar spray and will kill above ground for dioscorea bulbifera. Air potato, dioscorea bulbifera 1 christopher kerr2 and ryan poffenberger2 introduction. Winged yam dioscorea alata is another nonnative, invasive vine in florida. This is one of the true yams that are tropical in origin. The leaves are usually glabrous, but in some varieties they are cov ered with a bluish bloom. Pdf dioscorea bulbifera is an immensely important medicinal plant which is extensively used in both indian and. Dioscorea bulbifera ufifas center for aquatic and invasive plants. However, the exact underlying mechanism remains largely unexplored. The cheeky yam, or yam on the lamb yam b, dioscorea bulbifera, is definitely second best to yam a, dioscorea alata. Herein we report the promises of dioscorea bulbifera and its bioactive principle, diosgenin as novel. Lowcost herbal treatment is recommended due to their lesser side effect for treatment of diabetes.
Information is also included on related species occurring in florida, including invasive winged yam, d. Covered with large leaves, it can quickly grow into the tops of tall trees. Dioscorea bulbifera bulbil is a medicinal plant that treats diverse. Herein we report the promises of dioscorea bulbifera and its. Seedlings grow to mature size and flower in 1 yearedible aerial tubers may be produced in as little as 3 months after 7. It is a vine that can be up to 70 feet in length with heart shaped alternating leaves. However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or regulatory purposes. Dioscorea bulbifera american samoa tutuila islands aunuu island whistler, w. The wild air potatoes you find growing in the woods are not edible. Martin, plant geneticist, mayaguez institute of tropical agri culture, agricultural research service, u. Among petroleum ether, ethyl acetate, methanol and 70% ethanol. The dioscoreaceae the plant family to which air potato belongs includes either four caddick et al. Currently, the air potato leaf beetle, lilioceris cheni, is being massreared and released across. Data source and references for dioscorea bulbifera air yam from the usda plants database.
Dioscorea alata ufifas center for aquatic and invasive. Dioscorea bulbifera an overview sciencedirect topics. Pdf dioscorea bulbifera, a highly threatened african medicinal. It is a highly invasive plant included in the global compendium of weeds randall, 2012, and which creates management problems in many parts. The invasive air potato vine has become a major concern throughout florida and neighboring states. In the present study, we aimed to profile entire endogenous metabolites in a. One of the most critical complications of diabetes is postprandial hyperglycemia pphg. Hawaii has dark, rounded tubers with a bumpy skin and glossy sheen. Dioscorea bulbifera induced apoptosis through inhibition of. Winged yam dioscorea alata, often mistaken for air potato, is similar in appearance and is also a nonnative invasive species. Widely distributed in asia and africa in the wild state coursey 1967 and widely naturalized elsewhere in the tropics and subtropics, including central and south america schultz 1993. It is named after the ancient greek physician and botanist dioscorides. Dioscorea bulbifera georgia invasive species task force. Dubey 4 1, swamy vivekanandha college of pharmacy, thiruchengode, namakkal, tn india 2, masterskil medical university and health sciences, malaysia.
Air potato dioscorea bulbifera 2 distribution native to tropical asia and subsaharan africa, air potato was spread by ancient polynesians throughout much of the south pacific where it is now considered invasive. Dioscorea bulbifera definition of dioscorea bulbifera by. Novel hit for treatment of type ii diabetes mellitus with inhibitory activity against. They may attain as much as 2 kg in weight but an average weight is about 0. As a conventional chinese medicinal herb, dioscorea bulbifera rhizome dbr has been documented to cause hepatic toxicity. Herein, we report the rapid synthesis of novel au core ag shell nanoparticles by d. The vast majority of the species are tropical, with only a few species extending into temperate climates. While every effort has been made to provide the most reliable and uptodate information available, ultimate legal requirements with respect to species are contained in. The aqueous and methanol extracts from the dry bulbils of dioscorea bulbifera l. Evidencebased complementary and alternative medicine hindawi. Data source and references for dioscorea bulbifera air yam. It invades open areas in the subtropical southeastern united states. Based on this, neuropharmacological activity of tubers of d. Dioscorea bulbifera is the most widely distributed of all dioscorea species.
Virusfree plants were obtained by meristem culture in d. Underground tubers, large, elongated, called, in its country of origin, sweet potatoes. And if you find any other sources for edible bulbiferas, please dont hesitate to add them. This plant may be known by one or more common names in different places, and some are listed above. Download fulltext pdf download fulltext pdf download fulltext pdf. Pdf antibacterial activities of the extracts, fractions and. Diabetes mellitus is a multifactorial metabolic disease characterized by postprandial hyperglycemia pphg.
Yams are twining vines that quickly climb to the top of any available support. Page designed through the cooperative efforts of interagency itis teams. Dioscorea bulbifera, also known as air potato, has been cultivated as food crop mainly in tropical countries in asia and australia. Dioscorea bulbifera is included because native plant species which are closely related to air potato have the most potential to be attacked by l. The use of herbal medicines continues to expand globally, meanwhile, herbassociated hepatotoxicity is becoming a safety issue. United states department of field release of lilioceris. Diabetes is a metabolic disorder affecting about 220 million people worldwide. Dioscorea bulbifera yam of tropical africa and asia cultivated for it large tubers air potato yam plant, yam any of a number of tropical vines. Air potato has inconspicuous flowers that dont usually appear because they arent necessary for propagation. Dioscorea is a genus of over 600 species of flowering plants in the family dioscoreaceae, native throughout the tropical and warm temperate regions of the world. The bulbils of selected cultivars tend to be angular with a flattened shape and a skincolour which evokes the name turkey liver yam. Evaluation of neuropharmacological activity of dioscorea. Dioscorea bulbifera ufifas center for aquatic and invasive.
Data source and references for dioscorea bulbifera air. Dioscorea bulbifera, edible air potato the information contained in this post is entirely about the edible cultivated varieties of dioscorea bulbifera. Air potato dioscorea bulbifera complete the workbook. It is closely related to air potato dioscorea bulbifera. Dioscorea bulbifera have been traditionally used to lower glycemic index, thus providing a more sustained form of energy and better protection against obesity and diabetics, it also has anticancer. Winged yam gets it name from its winged internodes, a characteristic feature of the species. Biotransformation of cholesterol to diosgenin by freely. Yams are twining vines that quickly climb to the top of any. Pharmacognostic and phytochemical investigations of dioscorea bulbifera l u. Air potato dioscorea bulbifera is a member of the yam family dioscoreaceae. Appearance dioscorea bulbifera is an herbaceous, twining vine that can grow to lengths exceeding 60 ft. It is widely cultivated and has become naturalized in many regions latin america, the west indies, the southeastern united states, and various oceanic islands. Dioscorea bulbifera is a potent medicinal plant used in both indian and chinese traditional medicine owing to its rich phytochemical diversity.
Dec 23, 2016 the information contained in this post is entirely about the edible cultivated varieties of dioscorea bulbifera. Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties. In florida, herbarium records now reported for naturalized. Dioscorea bulbifera is a major stable food crop which is a species of yam widely distributed around the world in tropical and subtropical regions. The record derives from wcsp data supplied on 20120323 which reports it as an accepted name record 239891 with original publication details. The tubers are either small and bitter or do not form at all.
Chromatographic method for determination of the amino acid. The present study was carried out for determination of amino acid content in tubers of dioscorea bulbifera using reversephase highperformance liquid. It has attracted scientific interest owing to its numerous therapeutic. It requires more work to prepare it to eat, and doesnt grow as big as d.
Hosted by the usgs core science analytics and synthesis. Dioscorea bulbifera ufifas assessment university of. Dioscorea bulbifera is the common wild variety of air potato that will mess you up if you eat it. Dioscorea bulbifera is a highly invasive plant and presents a management problem in many parts of the world. This structural behavior seems to be frequently found in clerodane backbones. Antibacterial activities of the extracts, fractions and compounds from dioscorea bulbifera. In the present study, the methanol extract, fractions dbb1 and dbb2 and six compounds isolated from the bulbils of d. Dihydrostilbene phytoalexins from dioscorea bulbifera and d. Prohibited from use in florida according to the federal noxious weed list, the florida department of agriculture and consumer services fdacs 5b64. Dioscorea bulbifera induced apoptosis through inhibition of erk 12 and activation of jnk signaling pathways in hct116 human colorectal carcinoma cells. Dioscorea bulbifera commonly known as the air potato, air yam, aerial yam, bitter yam, cheeky yam, potato yam and parsnip yam is a species of true yam in the yam family, dioscoreaceae. Winged yam is known to have disprupted naturalarea plant communities, particularly coastal hammocks in.
Apr 11, 2017 varieties of edible dioscorea bulbifera. Mail your completed tame air potato workbook and training enrollment form to ken gioeli, extension agent, uf st lucie county extension, 8400 picos road, ste 101, fort pierce, fl 34945. This plant can be weedy or invasive according to the authoritative sources noted below. Dec 22, 2015 ive written multiple times on edible vs. The cyclic ester systems were also found in the structure of antadiosbulbins a and b 83, 84, 8epidiosbulbin e 85, and caseanigrescens ad 8790. Dioscorea bulbifera can form dense masses of vines that cover and kill native vegetation including trees within a variety of habitats such as forest edges, hammocks, and many disturbed areas. Vigorously twining herbaceous vine, with small or absent underground tubers. In queensland this species has become naturalised along waterways and in rainforest in the moreton and burnett districts e. Evidencebased complementary and alternative medicine. It was introduced from africa for food and medicinal purposes in the early 1900s. It is found in many parts of the world and has gained wide attention not only for health care but also as a food crop. Both are obtained from dioscorea bulbifera, harvested in cameroon figure 3.
Currently, the air potato leaf beetle, lilioceris cheni. Dioscorea bulbifera synonyms, dioscorea bulbifera pronunciation, dioscorea bulbifera translation, english dictionary definition of dioscorea bulbifera. Nutritional value of dioscorea bulbifera aerial yam. There are a few different cultivated varieties in circulation. Dioscorea alata or winged yam can easily be mistaken for air potato, d. Back in december grower jim did a writeup on some of the edible dioscorea bulbifera types on his site.
The scientific name for the genus commonly known as yams is dioscorea l. It is native to africa, asia and northern australia. Download a page pdf from identification and biology of nonnative plants in floridas natural areas second edition1. It was brought to the americas from africa during the slave trade. The bulbils are eaten, although this species is not widely consumed outside of oceania. Manual of the flowering plants of hawaii, revised edition. Uncultivated forms, such as those found growing wild in florida, can be poisonous.
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