Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
septemnervis
ID:
395888

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vell.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Fl. Flumin. 10: t. 119 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000395220

Common Names

  • Dioscorea septemnervis
  • Seven-nerved Yam
  • Seven-nerved Dioscorea

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Description

Dioscorea septemnervis (also called Chinese Yam, among many other common names) is a perennial vine species of the Dioscoreaceae family. It is native to China, Japan, and Korea and is found in deciduous forests, grasslands, and mountain slopes. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea septemnervis is used as a medicinal plant, as an ornamental plant, and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dioscorea septemnervis has small, yellow-green flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea septemnervis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.

Where to Find Dioscorea septemnervis

Dioscorea septemnervis is native to India, Bangladesh, and Nepal.

Dioscorea septemnervis FAQ

What are the medicinal uses of Dioscorea septemnervis?

Dioscorea septemnervis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

What is the distribution of Dioscorea septemnervis?

Dioscorea septemnervis is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America.

What is the habitat of Dioscorea septemnervis?

Dioscorea septemnervis is found in moist, shady forests, usually near rivers.

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,