Description
Dioscorea killipii (also called Killip's yam, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the yam family. It is native to Southeast Asia, where it is found in Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia. It grows in moist forests, at elevations of up to 1,200 meters.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dioscorea killipii has small, yellow-green flowers with five petals and an umbel of five to twelve flowers. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dioscorea killipii is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in early spring. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart and kept well-watered. Once established, they will need little care other than occasional watering. Propagation can also be done by division of the root ball in early spring.