Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
castilloniana
ID:
390362

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hauman

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Bol. Mus. Hist. Nat., Tucuman 11: 31 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000389694

Common Names

  • Castillon's Yam
  • Castillon Yam
  • Castillon's Yam Root

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Description

Dioscorea castilloniana (also called Castillon's Yam, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous vine native to China, Japan, and Korea. It is found in moist habitats, including forests, meadows, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea castilloniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also known to be a good source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dioscorea castilloniana has small, white flowers with three petals and three sepals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea castilloniana is a perennial vine that can be propagated through seed or stem cuttings. It prefers well-drained, moist soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Dioscorea castilloniana

Dioscorea castilloniana can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Dioscorea castilloniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea castilloniana?

Dioscorea castilloniana

What is the common name of Dioscorea castilloniana?

Castillon's yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea castilloniana?

Dioscorea castilloniana 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-239941: Based on the initial data import
Lucien Leon Hauman (1880-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hauman' in the authors string.
Léon Castillón: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Castillon' in the authors string.