Dioscorea amoena - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amoena
ID:
389657
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Knuth
Source:
wcs
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 43: 67 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388989
Common Names
- Dioscorea amoena
- Amoena Dioscorea
- Dioscorea
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Dioscorea amoena (also called Dioscorea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Dioscoreaceae. It is a perennial herb, growing up to 1 m tall, with a stem up to 0.5 m in diameter. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, where it is found in moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Dioscorea amoena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dioscorea amoena 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 of Dioscorea amoena: This plant is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers a slightly acidic soil. Propagation is by division or from seed.
Where to Find Dioscorea amoena
Dioscorea amoena can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and South America.
Dioscorea amoena FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dioscorea amoena?
Dioscorea amoena
What type of plant is Dioscorea amoena?
Dioscorea amoena is a species of flowering plant in the family Dioscoreaceae.
Where is Dioscorea amoena found?
Dioscorea amoena is found in tropical Africa.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-239775: Based on the initial data import
Reinhard Gustav Paul Knuth (1874-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Knuth' in the authors string.