Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
praehensilis
ID:
394662

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Niger Fl. : 536 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393994

Common Names

  • Dioscorea Praehensilis
  • Praehensilis Dioscorea
  • Praehensilis Yam

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Synonyms

  • Dioscorea cayennensis praehensilis (Benth.) A.Chev. [unknown]

Description

Dioscorea praehensilis (also called African Yam, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It has long, tuberous roots and grows in tropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea praehensilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has attractive foliage and produces fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dioscorea praehensilis is small and yellow, with a white center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a reddish-brown stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea praehensilis is a tropical perennial vine native to the Philippines. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a moist medium. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained medium and kept at a temperature of 25-30°C (77-86°F). Germination should occur within 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Dioscorea praehensilis

Dioscorea praehensilis is native to South America and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Dioscorea praehensilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea praehensilis?

Dioscorea praehensilis

What is the common name of Dioscorea praehensilis?

Clinging Dioscorea

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea praehensilis?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

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-240739: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.