Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
asteriscus
ID:
389797

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burkill

Source:
wcs

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 15: 356 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000389129

Common Names

  • Asteriscus Yam
  • Asteriscus Yam Vine
  • Asteriscus Yam Root

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Description

Dioscorea asteriscus (also called Star 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 asteriscus is used as a medicinal plant and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dioscorea asteriscus is small and yellowish-green, with three petals. The seed is a small, round, dark brown capsule containing several seeds. The seedlings are small and thin with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea asteriscus 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 asteriscus

Dioscorea asteriscus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas such as Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Dioscorea asteriscus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea asteriscus?

Dioscorea asteriscus

What is the common name of Dioscorea asteriscus?

Star-shaped Yam

What are the uses of Dioscorea asteriscus?

Dioscorea asteriscus is used as a food source and for medicinal purposes.

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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