Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
piscatorum
ID:
394463

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prain & Burkill

Source:
wcs

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Straits Settlem. 3: 123 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393795

Common Names

  • Piscatorum Yam
  • Dioscorea Piscatorum
  • Yam

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Description

Dioscorea piscatorum (also called Fisherman's Yam, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Brazil. It has a short stem and its leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate. Its flowers are yellowish-green and its fruits are capsules. It is found in open, sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea piscatorum is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, cough, and asthma. It is also used as a food flavoring and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dioscorea piscatorum are small, yellow and fragrant. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea piscatorum can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sheltered spot in moist, well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plants should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Dioscorea piscatorum

Dioscorea piscatorum can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Dioscorea piscatorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea piscatorum?

Dioscorea piscatorum

What is the common name of Dioscorea piscatorum?

Piscatorum

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea piscatorum?

Tropical rainforests

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-240705: 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.