Dioscorea exalata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
exalata
ID:
391277
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.T.Ting & M.C.Chang
Source:
wcs
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 20: 208 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390609
Common Names
- Dioscorea exalata
- Exalata Yam
- Exalata Wild Yam
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dioscorea exalata (also called 'Exalted Yam', among many other common names) is a perennial climber with tuberous roots native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical rainforests, as well as in dry forests.
Uses & Benefits
Dioscorea exalata is a medicinal plant used to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Dioscorea exalata are small and yellow, and the seeds are round and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dioscorea exalata is a species of yam native to Mexico and Central America. It is a perennial plant with an underground tuber. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the tuber. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Dioscorea exalata
Dioscorea exalata can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Dioscorea exalata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dioscorea exalata?
Dioscorea exalata
What is the common name of Dioscorea exalata?
Winged yam
What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea exalata?
It is native to tropical Africa
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-240122: Based on the initial data import
Chih Tsun Ting (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.T.Ting' in the authors string.
Mei Chen Chang (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.C.Chang' in the authors string.