Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
diamantinensis
ID:
391158

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Knuth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 43: 231 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390490

Common Names

  • Diamantina Yam
  • Diamantina Wild Yam
  • Diamantina Yam Root

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea diamantinensis 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 diamantinensis 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 diamantinensis is a tuberous perennial native to Brazil. 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 diamantinensis

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

Dioscorea diamantinensis FAQ

How much light does Dioscorea diamantinensis need?

Dioscorea diamantinensis prefers bright indirect light, but can tolerate low light conditions.

What type of soil is best for Dioscorea diamantinensis?

Dioscorea diamantinensis prefers a well-draining soil with a neutral pH.

How often should I water Dioscorea diamantinensis?

Dioscorea diamantinensis should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.

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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