Dioscorea asclepiadea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
asclepiadea
ID:
389774
Status:
valid
Authors:
Prain & Burkill
Source:
wcs
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1916: 190 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000389106
Common Names
- Dioscorea asclepiadea
- Asclepiadea Yam
- Asclepiadea Wild Yam
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- Dioscorea zemaroana Koidz. [unknown]
Description
Dioscorea asclepiadea (also called Asclepias Yam, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial vine native to tropical Africa. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and yellow-green flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be found in forests, savannas, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Dioscorea asclepiadea is used as a medicinal plant and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Dioscorea asclepiadea are small and yellow-green. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
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Dioscorea asclepiadea is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun or partial shade and should be kept moist but not wet.
Where to Find Dioscorea asclepiadea
Dioscorea asclepiadea is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests and grasslands.
Dioscorea asclepiadea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dioscorea asclepiadea?
Dioscorea asclepiadea
What is the common name of Dioscorea asclepiadea?
Asclepiad Yam
What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea asclepiadea?
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-239810: 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.