Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
lineari-cordata
ID:
392676

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prain & Burkill

Source:
wcs

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1925: 61 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392008

Common Names

  • Lineari-cordata Dioscorea
  • Lineari-cordata Yam
  • Lineari-cordata Mountain Yam

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Description

Dioscorea lineari-cordata (also called Linear-cordate Yam, among many other common names) is a perennial climbing plant native to tropical Africa. It has a tuberous rootstock and grows to a height of 6 to 10 m. It prefers moist, shady habitats and is often found in forest margins.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea lineari-cordata has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It is also used to reduce inflammation and to treat skin conditions. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dioscorea lineari-cordata has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small, dark green, and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea lineari-cordata is a hardy perennial that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagate by division in spring or autumn or by seed in spring.

Where to Find Dioscorea lineari-cordata

Dioscorea lineari-cordata is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Dioscorea lineari-cordata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea lineari-cordata?

Dioscorea lineari-cordata

What is the common name of Dioscorea lineari-cordata?

Linear-cordate Yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea lineari-cordata?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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-240395: Based on the initial data import
David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.
Isaac Henry Burkill (1870-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burkill' in the authors string.