Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
brachystachya
ID:
389997

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile 93: 7 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000389329

Common Names

  • Brachystachya Yam
  • Brachystachya Wild Yam
  • Brachystachya Climbing Yam

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Description

Dioscorea brachystachya (also called 'Short-spiked Yam', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Asia. It has yellow flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea brachystachya 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 brachystachya is a small yellowish-white flower with six petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, slender plant with a single stem and small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea brachystachya is a perennial vine that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Dioscorea brachystachya

Dioscorea brachystachya is native to tropical regions of Africa, including Cameroon, Ethiopia, and Uganda.

Dioscorea brachystachya FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea brachystachya?

Dioscorea brachystachya

What is the common name of Dioscorea brachystachya?

Short-spiked Yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea brachystachya?

Tropical forests

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