Status:
valid
Authors:
Uline ex R.Knuth
Source:
wcs
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 7: 210. 1917
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390432
Common Names
- Weak Yam
- Deam's Weak Yam
- Deam's Weak Yam Root
Description
Dioscorea debilis (also called Weak Yam, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to China. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves and yellow-green flowers. It grows in forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Dioscorea debilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used to make furniture and other wood products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dioscorea debilis has small yellow flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dioscorea debilis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny location and can tolerate light shade. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two to three weeks. In colder climates, it should be protected from frost and cold temperatures.
Where to Find Dioscorea debilis
Dioscorea debilis is native to tropical Africa and Asia.
Dioscorea debilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dioscorea debilis?
Dioscorea debilis
What is the family of Dioscorea debilis?
Dioscoreaceae
Where is Dioscorea debilis found?
Brazil
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,