Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
flabellispina
ID:
1304956

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Couto & J.M.A.Braga

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 231: 90 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317410

Common Names

  • Dioscorea Flabellispina
  • Fanleaf Yam
  • Forked Yam

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Description

Dioscorea flabellispina (also called Dioscorea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Brazil. It has long, oval-shaped leaves with a glossy, dark green color. It is often found in tropical and subtropical rainforests, as well as in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea flabellispina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicines for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dioscorea flabellispina has small yellow flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea flabellispina is a shrub that can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and require regular watering and fertilization.

Where to Find Dioscorea flabellispina

Dioscorea flabellispina is native to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil. It can be found in the states of Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, and Minas Gerais.

Dioscorea flabellispina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea flabellispina?

Dioscorea flabellispina

What is the common name of Dioscorea flabellispina?

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What family does Dioscorea flabellispina belong to?

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

João Marcelo Alvarenga Braga (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.A.Braga' in the authors string.
Ricardo Sousa Couto: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Couto' in the authors string.