Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
sphaeroidea
ID:
1304886

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Couto & J.M.A.Braga

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 163: 230 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317340

Common Names

  • Dioscorea sphaeroidea
  • Sphaeroideous Dioscorea
  • Sphaeroideous Yam

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Description

Dioscorea sphaeroidea (also called Round-fruited Yam, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Dioscoreaceae family. It is native to Brazil. It is found in wet montane forests, and is a terrestrial plant.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea sphaeroidea is an ornamental plant that is often used in landscaping and gardens. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating digestive problems, fever, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dioscorea sphaeroidea is white, small and tubular. The seed is small, brown and oblong. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea sphaeroidea is a yam native to Central and South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the plant or by seed.

Where to Find Dioscorea sphaeroidea

Dioscorea sphaeroidea is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.

Dioscorea sphaeroidea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea sphaeroidea?

Dioscorea sphaeroidea

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea sphaeroidea?

It is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests in South America

What are the main uses of Dioscorea sphaeroidea?

It is used for medicinal and ornamental purposes

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

João Marcelo Alvarenga Braga (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.A.Braga' in the authors string.
Ricardo Sousa Couto: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Couto' in the authors string.