Dioscorea alata

GPTKB entity

Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:plant
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Water_Yam
gptkbp:breeding_season summer
gptkbp:climate tropical climate
drought-resistant varieties
gptkbp:color purple
gptkbp:common_name purple yam
gptkbp:companion_plants legumes
gptkbp:cooking_method boiling
30 to 60 minutes
boiled, mashed, or fried
gptkbp:cuisine Asian cooking
gptkbp:cultivation crop rotation
tropical regions
warm climates
manual harvesting
gptkbp:cultural_practices festivals and rituals
gptkbp:cultural_significance important in Asian cuisine
gptkbp:family gptkb:Dioscoreaceae
gptkbp:flavor sweet and nutty
gptkbp:flower_color gptkb:white
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Dioscorea
gptkbp:height up to 2 meters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Dioscorea alata
gptkbp:hunting_technique late summer to fall
6 to 12 months after planting
varies by cultivar
gptkbp:ingredients used in desserts
gptkbp:leaf_arrangement heart-shaped
gptkbp:level slightly acidic to neutral
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Southeast_Asia
gptkbp:nutritional_value high in carbohydrates
rich in vitamins and minerals
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Philippines
gptkbp:part_of tuber
gptkbp:pests weevils
gptkbp:propagation_method tuber cuttings
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:Dioscorea_species
gptkbp:research_interest nutritional studies
gptkbp:safety_features important for local diets
gptkbp:scientific_classification gptkb:Angiosperms
gptkbp:seed_dispersal wind and water
gptkbp:shelf_life several months
gptkbp:social_responsibility fungal infections
gptkbp:soil_type well-drained soil
gptkbp:species gptkb:Dioscorea_alata
perennial
gptkbp:storage cool, dry place
gptkbp:strategic_importance source of income for farmers
gptkbp:symbolism symbol of prosperity
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:product
gptkbp:uses gptkb:product
gptkbp:values high in some regions
gptkbp:varieties several cultivars