Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
orientalis
ID:
393770

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.Thiébaut) Caddick & Wilkin

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Taxon 51: 112 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393102

Common Names

  • Chinese Yam
  • Air Potato
  • Climbing Yam

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Description

Dioscorea orientalis (also called Chinese yam, air potato, and many other common names) is a perennial vine with tuberous roots and heart-shaped leaves. It is native to tropical Asia and Africa and is found in forests, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea orientalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dioscorea orientalis is white and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea orientalis is a perennial vine that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground and should be watered regularly. The plant can be pruned to encourage new growth and should be fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Dioscorea orientalis

Dioscorea orientalis is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

Dioscorea orientalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea orientalis?

Dioscorea orientalis

What is the common name of Dioscorea orientalis?

Oriental Yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea orientalis?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-240607: Based on the initial data import
Paul Wilkin (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wilkin' in the authors string.
Joseph Thiébaut (1871-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Thiébaut' in the authors string.
Lizabeth R. Caddick (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Caddick' in the authors string.