Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
bartlettii
ID:
389881

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.V.Morton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Publ. Carnegie Inst. Wash. 461: 242 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000389213

Common Names

  • Dioscorea bartlettii
  • Chinese Yam
  • Cinnamon Vine

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Description

Dioscorea bartlettii (also called Wild Yam, among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and yellowish-white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open areas with sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea bartlettii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dioscorea bartlettii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with three petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea bartlettii is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the eastern United States. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring. The plant can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in the fall or spring.

Where to Find Dioscorea bartlettii

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

Dioscorea bartlettii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea bartlettii?

Dioscorea bartlettii

What is the common name of Dioscorea bartlettii?

Bartlett's Yam

What are the uses of Dioscorea bartlettii?

Dioscorea bartlettii 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-239828: Based on the initial data import
Conrad Vernon Morton (1905-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.V.Morton' in the authors string.