Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
kingii
ID:
392279

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Knuth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 43: 289 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000391611

Common Names

  • Dioscorea kingii
  • King's Yam
  • King's Wild Yam

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Description

Dioscorea kingii (also called King'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.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea kingii is an ornamental plant that is used to add beauty to gardens and parks. Its leaves are also used for making herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dioscorea kingii 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea kingii 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.

Where to Find Dioscorea kingii

Dioscorea kingii is native to East Asia and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Dioscorea kingii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea kingii?

Dioscorea kingii

What is the common name of Dioscorea kingii?

King's yam

What is the family of Dioscorea kingii?

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,

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