Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
sagittifolia
ID:
395521

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pax

Source:
wcs

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 15: 147 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394853

Common Names

  • Sagittifolia yam
  • Sagittifolia wild yam
  • Wild yam

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Description

Dioscorea sagittifolia (also called the Sagittifolia yam, among many other common names) is a perennial, herbaceous vine that is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It is found in tropical forests and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea sagittifolia is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a source of food and timber.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dioscorea sagittifolia var. lecardii (De Wild.) Nkounkou
Dioscorea sagittifolia var. sagittifolia

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dioscorea sagittifolia are small, white, and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea sagittifolia is a perennial herb native to tropical Africa. It grows up to 1 meter in height and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny spot. Division should be done in early spring or autumn.

Where to Find Dioscorea sagittifolia

Dioscorea sagittifolia can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Dioscorea sagittifolia FAQ

What are the common names of Dioscorea sagittifolia?

Arrowleaf Yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea sagittifolia?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia

What is the average height of Dioscorea sagittifolia?

Up to 4 feet

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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