Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
depauperata
ID:
391151

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prain & Burkill

Source:
wcs

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1933: 245 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390483

Common Names

  • Depauperate Yam
  • Depauperate Wild Yam
  • Depauperate Yam Root

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Description

Dioscorea depauperata (also called Depauperate 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 depauperata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dioscorea depauperata has small yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea depauperata is a tuberous perennial native to India. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the tubers or by seed. The seed should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Dioscorea depauperata

Dioscorea depauperata is native to Central and South America. It can be found in Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Panama.

Dioscorea depauperata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea depauperata?

Dioscorea depauperata

What is the common name of Dioscorea depauperata?

Depauperate yam

What is the family of Dioscorea depauperata?

Dioscoreaceae

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-240069: 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.