Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
araucana
ID:
389734

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile 1873: 540 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000389066

Common Names

  • Dioscorea araucana
  • Araucana Yam
  • Araucana Wild Yam

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Description

Dioscorea araucana (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 Chile, where it is found in moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea araucana 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 araucana 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 araucana 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 araucana

Dioscorea araucana can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Dioscorea araucana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea araucana?

Dioscorea araucana

What is the common name of Dioscorea araucana?

Araucana Yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea araucana?

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,

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