Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
debilis
ID:
391100

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

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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.

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-240051: Based on the initial data import
Reinhard Gustav Paul Knuth (1874-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Knuth' in the authors string.
Edwin Burton Uline (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Uline' in the authors string.