Yes, Jicama is the common name given to the Yam or Mexican Turnip (Pachyrhizus erosus).

The scientific name of singkamas is Pachyrhizus erosus.

The Jicama (Pachyrhizus erosus) is not the same as the Jerusalem artichoke(Helianthus tuberosus) at all, the jicama is a legume while sunchokes (another name for Jerusalem artichokes) are a relation of sunflowers. They also taste very different, the Jicama, sometimes known as a yam bean, tastes a bit like apples and the Jerusalem artichoke tastes like artichoke crossed with potatoes

Some other vegetables commonly found in the Philippines and their scientific names include:

• Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus)
• String beans or sitaw (Phaseolus vulgaris)
• Eggplant or talong (Solanum melongena)
• Jicama or singkamas (Pachyrhizus erosus)

tap roots