Dioscorea pynaertii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pynaertii
ID:
394953
Status:
valid
Authors:
De Wild.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Congo Belge, Bot. , sér. 5, 3: 366 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394285
Common Names
- Dioscorea pynaertii
- Pynaert's Dioscorea
- Pynaertii Dioscorea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dioscorea pynaertii (also called Pynaert's Yam, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, herbaceous vine native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It has a long, slender stem and small, heart-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas such as forests, woodlands, and near streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Dioscorea pynaertii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dioscorea pynaertii is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dioscorea pynaertii is a tropical plant that is best cultivated in moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seeds or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Dioscorea pynaertii
Dioscorea pynaertii is native to Colombia and can be found in tropical moist forests.
Dioscorea pynaertii FAQ
What is the common name of Dioscorea pynaertii?
Yam
What is the scientific name of Yam?
Dioscorea pynaertii
What is the traditional use of Dioscorea pynaertii?
It is traditionally used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
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-240778: Based on the initial data import
Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.