Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
arachidna
ID:
389730

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prain & Burkill

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Asiat. Soc. Bengal 10: 21 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000389062

Common Names

  • Dioscorea arachidna
  • Arachidna Yam
  • Arachidna Wild Yam

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Description

Dioscorea arachidna (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 Africa, where it is found in moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea arachidna 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 arachidna is small and white, with six petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea arachidna is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or division. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring and divide the clumps in the fall. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in the summer.

Where to Find Dioscorea arachidna

Dioscorea arachidna can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and South America.

Dioscorea arachidna FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea arachidna?

Dioscorea arachidna

What is the common name of Dioscorea arachidna?

Arachidna Yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea arachidna?

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-239799: Based on the initial data import
David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.
Isaac Henry Burkill (1870-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burkill' in the authors string.