Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
salicifolia
ID:
395548

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
wcs

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Javae 1: 23 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394880

Common Names

  • Salicifolia yam
  • Salicifolia wild yam
  • Wild yam

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Description

Dioscorea salicifolia (also called the Salicifolia 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 salicifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat fever, headache, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dioscorea salicifolia 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 salicifolia is a fast-growing perennial vine, native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment, and kept in partial shade. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a warm, moist environment. Division should be done in spring or summer, and the divided plants should be potted up in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Dioscorea salicifolia

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

Dioscorea salicifolia FAQ

What are the common names of Dioscorea salicifolia?

Willow-Leaf Yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea salicifolia?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia

What is the average height of Dioscorea salicifolia?

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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