Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
argyrogyna
ID:
389750

Status:
valid

Authors:
Uline ex R.Knuth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 7: 204 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000389082

Common Names

  • Dioscorea argyrogyna
  • Argyrogyna Yam
  • Argyrogyna Wild Yam

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Description

Dioscorea argyrogyna (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 argyrogyna 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 argyrogyna 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 argyrogyna is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is tolerant of poor soils. It is best grown in a sunny location with good air circulation. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed. The seed should be sown in a cold frame in the spring and the seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be spaced about 12 inches apart.

Where to Find Dioscorea argyrogyna

Dioscorea argyrogyna is native to tropical regions of Africa, including Cameroon, Ethiopia, and Uganda.

Dioscorea argyrogyna FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea argyrogyna?

Dioscorea argyrogyna

What is the common name of Dioscorea argyrogyna?

Silver-Flecked Yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea argyrogyna?

It is found in dry, sandy habitats in the western United States and Canada.

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-239804: Based on the initial data import
Reinhard Gustav Paul Knuth (1874-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Knuth' in the authors string.
Edwin Burton Uline (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Uline' in the authors string.