Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
mesoamericana
ID:
393093

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Téllez & Mart.-Rodr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Novon 3: 204 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392425

Common Names

  • Mesoamerican Yam
  • Dioscorea mesoamericana

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Description

Dioscorea mesoamericana (also called Dioscorea mesoamericana, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a tall stem with yellow flowers. It grows in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea mesoamericana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its medicinal properties. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dioscorea mesoamericana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea mesoamericana is a perennial herb that grows in dry meadows and rocky slopes. It is propagated by seed, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. The soil should be well-drained and slightly acidic. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Dioscorea mesoamericana

Dioscorea mesoamericana is native to Central America, from Mexico to Panama.

Dioscorea mesoamericana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea mesoamericana?

Dioscorea mesoamericana

What is the common name of Dioscorea mesoamericana?

Mesoamerican Yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea mesoamericana?

Tropical moist 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,

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