Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
aesculifolia
ID:
389517

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Knuth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 43: 170 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388849

Common Names

  • Dioscorea aesculifolia
  • Aesculifolia Yam
  • Aesculifolia Dioscorea

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Description

Dioscorea aesculifolia (also called Aesculus Yam, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has an underground tuber and grows in dry grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea aesculifolia is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dioscorea aesculifolia is a yellowish-green, tubular corolla with four lobes. The seed is a small, dark brown, four-angled nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a thin, upright stem and a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea aesculifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized occasionally. Pruning is not necessary.

Where to Find Dioscorea aesculifolia

Dioscorea aesculifolia can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia.

Dioscorea aesculifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea aesculifolia?

Dioscorea aesculifolia

What are the common names of Dioscorea aesculifolia?

Chinese yam, Chinese potato, air potato, and cinnamon vine

What is the growth habit of Dioscorea aesculifolia?

It is a climbing vine with tuberous roots

Species in the Dioscorea genus

Dioscorea abysmophila, Dioscorea abyssinica, Dioscorea acanthogene, Dioscorea acerifolia, Dioscorea acuminata, Dioscorea adenantha, Dioscorea aesculifolia, Dioscorea aguilarii, Dioscorea alata, Dioscorea alatipes, Dioscorea althaeoides, Dioscorea amaranthoides, Dioscorea amazonum, Dioscorea amoena, Dioscorea analalavensis, Dioscorea ancachsensis, Dioscorea andina, Dioscorea andromedusae, Dioscorea anomala, Dioscorea antaly, Dioscorea antucoana, Dioscorea arachidna, Dioscorea araucana, Dioscorea arcuatinervis, Dioscorea argyrogyna, Dioscorea arifolia, Dioscorea aristolochiifolia, Dioscorea asclepiadea, Dioscorea aspera, Dioscorea aspersa, Dioscorea asperula, Dioscorea asteriscus, Dioscorea atrescens, Dioscorea auriculata, Dioscorea bahiensis, Dioscorea balcanica, Dioscorea bancana, Dioscorea banzhuana, Dioscorea bartlettii, Dioscorea basiclavicaulis, Dioscorea baya, Dioscorea beecheyi, Dioscorea belophylla, Dioscorea bemandry, Dioscorea bemarivensis, Dioscorea benthamii, Dioscorea berenicea, Dioscorea bermejensis, Dioscorea bernoulliana, Dioscorea besseriana,

Species in the Dioscoreaceae family

Dioscorea abysmophila, Dioscorea abyssinica, Dioscorea acanthogene, Dioscorea acerifolia, Dioscorea acuminata, Dioscorea adenantha, Dioscorea aesculifolia, Dioscorea aguilarii, Dioscorea alata, Dioscorea alatipes, Dioscorea althaeoides, Dioscorea amaranthoides, Dioscorea amazonum, Dioscorea amoena, Dioscorea analalavensis, Dioscorea ancachsensis, Dioscorea andina, Dioscorea andromedusae, Dioscorea anomala, Dioscorea antaly, Dioscorea antucoana, Dioscorea arachidna, Dioscorea araucana, Dioscorea arcuatinervis, Dioscorea argyrogyna, Dioscorea arifolia, Dioscorea aristolochiifolia, Dioscorea asclepiadea, Dioscorea aspera, Dioscorea aspersa, Dioscorea asperula, Dioscorea asteriscus, Dioscorea atrescens, Dioscorea auriculata, Dioscorea bahiensis, Dioscorea balcanica, Dioscorea bancana, Dioscorea banzhuana, Dioscorea bartlettii, Dioscorea basiclavicaulis, Dioscorea baya, Dioscorea beecheyi, Dioscorea belophylla, Dioscorea bemandry, Dioscorea bemarivensis, Dioscorea benthamii, Dioscorea berenicea, Dioscorea bermejensis, Dioscorea bernoulliana, Dioscorea besseriana,

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