UBE

Fun Facts

Plant Family: Dioscoreaceae

Botanical Name: Dioscorea alata

Botanical Origin: Southeast Asia

Common Names: Known by many names around the world, including Ube (Philippines), Purple Yam and Winged Yam (English-speaking regions), Water Yam (West Africa and the Caribbean), Greater Yam (agricultural literature), Khoai Mỡ (Vietnam), Ratalu and Raja Ala (India), and Ñame Morado (Spanish-speaking regions)

Edible Parts: The tubers are typically peeled, boiled, steamed, roasted, or fried. Young leaves, shoots, and aerial bulbils are also eaten in some regions.