Dioscorea atrescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atrescens
ID:
389813
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Knuth
Source:
wcs
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 43: 245 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000389145
Common Names
- Atrescens Yam
- Atrescens Yam Vine
- Atrescens Yam Root
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dioscorea atrescens (also called Atrescens 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 atrescens is used for its edible tubers, which can be cooked and eaten. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dioscorea atrescens 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dioscorea atrescens 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 atrescens
Dioscorea atrescens is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas such as Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Dioscorea atrescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dioscorea atrescens?
Dioscorea atrescens
What is the common name of Dioscorea atrescens?
Black-fruited Yam
What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea atrescens?
Tropical forests of Southeast Asia
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-239816: Based on the initial data import
Reinhard Gustav Paul Knuth (1874-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Knuth' in the authors string.