Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
prainiana
ID:
394683

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Knuth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 43: 286 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394015

Common Names

  • Dioscorea Prainiana
  • Prainiana Dioscorea
  • Prainiana Yam

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Description

Dioscorea prainiana (also called Prain's Yam, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Dioscoreaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical rainforests. It is a woody climber with long, slender stems and ovate leaves. The flowers are small and yellow-green in color.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea prainiana 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

Dioscorea prainiana has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered together in a terminal inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single, oval cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea prainiana can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and placed in a moist soil mix until rooted. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect light.

Where to Find Dioscorea prainiana

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

Dioscorea prainiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea prainiana?

Dioscorea prainiana

What is the common name of Dioscorea prainiana?

Prain's Yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea prainiana?

Dioscorea prainiana is native to tropical forests in India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.

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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