Status:
valid
Authors:
Prain & Burkill
Source:
wcs
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1927: 241 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000391708
Common Names
- Kratica Yam
- Kratica Wild Yam
- Kratica Dioscorea
Description
Dioscorea kratica (also called Kratica's yam, among many other common names) is a species of perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to China, and is found in grassy and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Dioscorea kratica is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, coughs, and stomachaches, as well as for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dioscorea kratica 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
Cultivation and propagation of Dioscorea kratica can be done through seed sowing or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Dioscorea kratica
Dioscorea kratica is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky soils.
Dioscorea kratica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dioscorea kratica?
Dioscorea kratica
What are the common names of Dioscorea kratica?
Kratic's Yam, African Yam
What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea kratica?
Dioscorea kratica is native to tropical Africa
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,