Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
peperoides
ID:
394193

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prain & Burkill

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. 5: 1597 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393525

Common Names

  • Peperoides Dioscorea
  • Peperoides Dioscorea
  • Peperoides Yam

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Description

Dioscorea peperoides (also called Peppery Dioscorea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with small white flowers and a long stem. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea peperoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dioscorea peperoides var. peperoides
Dioscorea peperoides var. angulata Prain & Burkill

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dioscorea peperoides is white with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea peperoides is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be treated with a rooting hormone before planting. The cuttings should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Dioscorea peperoides

Dioscorea peperoides is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.

Dioscorea peperoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea peperoides?

Dioscorea peperoides

What type of plant is Dioscorea peperoides?

Vine

Where is Dioscorea peperoides native to?

India

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-240670: 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.