Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Knuth
Source:
wcs
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 42: 176 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000389633
Common Names
- Dioscorea campos-portoi
- Campos-Porto's Yam
- Porto's Yam
Description
Dioscorea campos-portoi (also called Campos-Porto's Yam, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous vine native to Brazil. It is found in moist habitats, including forests, meadows, and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Dioscorea campos-portoi is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases. It is also used as a forage crop and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Dioscorea campos-portoi are small, yellow-green, and have three petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, heart-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dioscorea campos-portoi is a perennial climber. It can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can tolerate light shade.
Where to Find Dioscorea campos-portoi
Dioscorea campos-portoi is found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia.
Dioscorea campos-portoi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dioscorea campos-portoi?
Dioscorea campos-portoi
What is the common name of Dioscorea campos-portoi?
Campos-Porto's yam
What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea campos-portoi?
Dioscorea campos-portoi is native to the tropical deciduous forests of Mexico.
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,