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- Vines
- Spanish Name
- Cocolmeca
- Common Name
- Tortoise plant
- Family
- DIOSCORIACEAE
- Grows well on forest edges where support and sun exposure are available.
- The plant contains diosgenin, a steroid that is a precursor for the synthesis of hormones, including progesterone and cortisone.
- Traditionally, was used as an oral contraceptive and to treat osteoporosis.
- Pollinated mainly by stingless bees.
PROPAGATION: Seeds
Written by neighbors in the community guide. Last edited May 28, 2025.Open in Notion