Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
dugesii
ID:
391193

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Rob.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 29: 330 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390525

Common Names

  • Dugesii Yam
  • Dugesii Wild Yam
  • Dugesii Dioscorea

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Description

Dioscorea dugesii (also called 'Duges' Yam', among many other common names) is a perennial climber with tuberous roots native to Mexico. It grows in tropical and subtropical rainforests, as well as in dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea dugesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control on slopes. It can also be used as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dioscorea dugesii has small yellow flowers that are clustered in umbels. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea dugesii is a fast-growing, perennial vine native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept warm and moist until they germinate. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and allowed to dry for a few days before planting. Once established, the plant should be watered sparingly and kept in a sunny location.

Where to Find Dioscorea dugesii

Dioscorea dugesii is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Dioscorea dugesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea dugesii?

Dioscorea dugesii

What is the common name of Dioscorea dugesii?

Forked Yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea dugesii?

Tropical forests and woodlands

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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