Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
kituiensis
ID:
918240

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wilkin & Muasya

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 34: 653 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917575

Common Names

  • Dioscorea kituiensis
  • Kitui Dioscorea
  • Kitui Yam

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Description

Dioscorea kituiensis (also called 'Kitui Dioscorea', among many other common names) is a species of yam native to Kenya. It is found growing in moist, grassy habitats at elevations of 500-1500 m. This species has a tuberous root and large, ovate leaves. The flowers are small, white or pinkish, and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea kituiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its wood, which is used to make furniture and other wood products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dioscorea kituiensis has small, white flowers that bloom in the summertime. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea kituiensis is a slow-growing, tuberous perennial that can reach a height of about 4 feet. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the tubers.

Where to Find Dioscorea kituiensis

Dioscorea kituiensis is native to Kenya.

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-462921: Based on the initial data import
Paul Wilkin (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wilkin' in the authors string.
A. Muthama Muasya (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muasya' in the authors string.