Dioscorea arifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arifolia
ID:
389752
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Presl
Source:
wcs
Year:
1827
Citation Micro:
Reliq. Haenk. 1: 134 (1827)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000389084
Common Names
- Dioscorea arifolia
- Arifolia Yam
- Arifolia Wild Yam
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Dioscorea arifolia (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 arifolia 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 arifolia is small and white, with six petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and long.
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Dioscorea arifolia 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 arifolia
Dioscorea arifolia is native to India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests and grasslands.
Dioscorea arifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dioscorea arifolia?
Dioscorea arifolia
What is the common name of Dioscorea arifolia?
Arifolia Yam
What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea arifolia?
It is found in moist forests, grasslands, and along streams in China, Japan, and Korea.
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-239805: Based on the initial data import
Carl Borivoj Presl (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Presl' in the authors string.