Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
anomala
ID:
389712

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 3(1): 31 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000389044

Common Names

  • Anomala Yam
  • Anomala Yam Vine
  • Anomala Yam Root

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea anomala is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dioscorea anomala is a yellow-green color and has a bell-shaped structure. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea anomala is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Dioscorea anomala

Dioscorea anomala is native to Madagascar.

Dioscorea anomala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea anomala?

Dioscorea anomala

What is the common name of Dioscorea anomala?

Wild Yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea anomala?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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-239792: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.