Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
caucasica
ID:
390381

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lipsky

Source:
wcs

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Zap. Kievsk. Obshch. Estestvoisp. 1893: 143 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000389713

Common Names

  • Caucasian Yam
  • Caucasian Yam Root
  • Caucasian Yam Vine

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Description

Dioscorea caucasica (also called Caucasian Yam, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous vine native to Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkey. It is found in moist habitats, including forests, meadows, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea caucasica is used as a medicinal plant and as a food source. It is also used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dioscorea caucasica is white with six petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea caucasica 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 caucasica

Dioscorea caucasica can be found in the mountains of Central Asia, including the Caucasus Mountains.

Dioscorea caucasica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea caucasica?

Dioscorea caucasica

What is the common name of Dioscorea caucasica?

Caucasian Yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea caucasica?

Dioscorea caucasica is native to the Caucasus mountains in Eastern Europe

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,

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