Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
oaxacensis
ID:
393629

Status:
valid

Authors:
Uline

Source:
wcs

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. , Nachtr. 1: 86 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392961

Common Names

  • Dioscorea oaxacensis
  • Oaxacan Yam
  • Oaxacan Wild Yam

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Description

Dioscorea oaxacensis (also called Oaxacan Yam, among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to tropical Africa and Asia. It has long, thin stems with alternate, heart-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea oaxacensis is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds. It is also used as a food source and for its fiber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dioscorea oaxacensis is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea oaxacensis is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers that appear in late spring and early summer. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Dioscorea oaxacensis

Dioscorea oaxacensis is native to Mexico and can be found in forests and grasslands.

Dioscorea oaxacensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea oaxacensis?

Dioscorea oaxacensis

What is the common name of Dioscorea oaxacensis?

Oaxaca Yam

Where is Dioscorea oaxacensis native to?

Central America

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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