Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
proteiformis
ID:
394751

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Perrier

Source:
wcs

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 12: 199 (1946)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394083

Common Names

  • Proteiformis Yam
  • Dioscorea Proteiformis
  • Proteiform Wild Yam

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Description

Dioscorea proteiformis (also called Proteiform Yam, among many other common names) is a species of flowering vine native to Mexico and Central America. It is a perennial vine, growing up to 10 meters long. It prefers moist, tropical climates and is commonly found in wet evergreen forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea proteiformis is a large evergreen vine that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, pain, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dioscorea proteiformis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea proteiformis is a fast-growing, perennial vine that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of branches and planted in a sandy soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they take root.

Where to Find Dioscorea proteiformis

Dioscorea proteiformis is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines.

Dioscorea proteiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea proteiformis?

Dioscorea proteiformis

What is the common name of Dioscorea proteiformis?

Proteiform Yam

Where is Dioscorea proteiformis native to?

India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia

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,