Dioscoreaceae

GPTKB entity

Statements (67)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:plant
gptkb:family
gptkbp:characterized_by twining vines
gptkbp:conservation botanical gardens
seed banks
gptkbp:contains gptkb:Dioscorea_alata
gptkb:Yam
gptkb:Dioscorea
gptkb:Dioscorea_rotundata
gptkbp:cultivation flowers
tropical climates
leaves
tubers
subtropical climates
starchy tubers
gptkbp:has_diversity_initiatives species diversity
gptkbp:has_members perennial vines
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Dioscoreaceae
gptkbp:includes over 600 species
gptkbp:is_associated_with gptkb:cultural_heritage
culinary traditions
traditional knowledge
gptkbp:is_characterized_by tuberous roots
gptkbp:is_essential_for food security
gptkbp:is_found_in gptkb:Oceania
gptkb:Africa
gptkb:Asia
Americas
gptkbp:is_known_for nutritional value
variety of species
tuberous roots
gptkbp:is_part_of ecosystems
food webs
order Dioscoreales
gptkbp:is_promoted_by sustainable practices
agricultural policies
research initiatives
gptkbp:is_related_to gptkb:Dioscorea_bulbifera
gptkb:Dioscorea_cayenensis
gptkb:Dioscorea_japonica
gptkb:Dioscorea_opposita
gptkb:Dioscorea_villosa
gptkbp:is_studied_in agriculture
botany
ethnobotany
gptkbp:is_subject_to pests
plant diseases
gptkbp:is_threatened_by climate change
habitat loss
overexploitation
gptkbp:is_used_in gptkb:cultural_practices
gptkb:traditional_medicine
cuisine worldwide
gptkbp:is_utilized_in gptkb:cosmetics
food processing
nutraceuticals
gptkbp:native_to tropical and subtropical regions
tropical regions
gptkbp:scientific_classification order Dioscoreales
gptkbp:species ornamental plants
gptkbp:strategic_importance gptkb:cuisine
agriculture
food production
gptkbp:used_for gptkb:food
medicinal purposes
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Water_Yam
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5