Status:
valid
Authors:
Bertero ex Colla
Source:
wcs
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Mem. Reale Accad. Sci. Torino 39: 12 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000391218
Common Names
- Humilis Yam
- Humilis Wild Yam
- Humilis Dioscorea
Description
Dioscorea humilis (also called Low Yam, among many other common names) is a species of yam native to North America. It is a perennial herbaceous vine growing up to 3 m tall, with a stem up to 5 cm in diameter. It grows in moist, shady areas and is tolerant of drought.
Uses & Benefits
Dioscorea humilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Dioscorea humilis sub. humilis
Dioscorea humilis sub. polyanthes (F.Phil.) Viruel, Segarra & Villar
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dioscorea humilis is small and white in color. The seed is small and black in color. The seedling is small and green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dioscorea humilis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.
Where to Find Dioscorea humilis
Dioscorea humilis is native to tropical Asia, from India to China and Japan. It can be found in the wild in parts of these countries.
Dioscorea humilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dioscorea humilis?
Dioscorea humilis
What is the common name of Dioscorea humilis?
Humilis Yam
What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea humilis?
Dry, rocky slopes in the Himalayas
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,