Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
andina
ID:
389687

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile 93: 16 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000389019

Common Names

  • Andina Yam
  • Andina Yam Vine
  • Andina Yam Root

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Description

Dioscorea andina (also called Andean Yam, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous vine native to tropical South America. It is found in a variety of habitats, including rainforest, savanna, and open woodland.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea andina 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 flowers of Dioscorea andina are small and yellow-green. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Dioscorea andina: 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 andina

Dioscorea andina is native to Peru.

Dioscorea andina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea andina?

Dioscorea andina

What is the common name of Dioscorea andina?

Andean Yam

What is the family of Dioscorea andina?

Dioscoreaceae

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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