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
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.
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,