Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
cumingii
ID:
390928

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prain & Burkill

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Asiat. Soc. Bengal 4: 449 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390260

Common Names

  • Dioscorea cumingii
  • Cuming's Yam
  • Cuming Yam

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Synonyms

  • Dioscorea cumingii inaequifolia (Elmer ex Prain & Burkill) Burkill [unknown]
  • Dioscorea cumingii polyphylla (R.Knuth) Burkill [unknown]

Description

Dioscorea cumingii (also called Cuming's Yam, among many other common names) is a perennial herb found in the Philippines. It has white flowers and its leaves are divided into three leaflets. It is found in grasslands and open forests, and is endemic to the Philippines.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea cumingii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dioscorea cumingii has small yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea cumingii is a tropical vine that is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division of the tuberous roots. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. It should be planted in a sunny location and watered regularly. Fertilizer should be applied every few months to ensure healthy growth.

Where to Find Dioscorea cumingii

Dioscorea cumingii can be found in tropical Africa and India.

Dioscorea cumingii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea cumingii?

Dioscorea cumingii

What is the common name of Dioscorea cumingii?

Cuming's Yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea cumingii?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests of Africa, Asia, and Australia

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-240028: Based on the initial data import
David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.
Isaac Henry Burkill (1870-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burkill' in the authors string.