Status:
valid
Authors:
Griseb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1842
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 3(1): 42 (1842)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000395877
Common Names
- Dioscorea tamoidea
- Tamoidea Yam
- Tamoidea Wild Yam
Description
Dioscorea tamoidea (also called Tamo yam, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the yam family Dioscoreaceae. It is native to the Andes in Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia. It is found in moist montane forests, cloud forests, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Dioscorea tamoidea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Dioscorea tamoidea sub. lindenii (Uline ex R.Knuth) Raz
Dioscorea tamoidea sub. tamoidea
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dioscorea tamoidea has small yellow flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dioscorea tamoidea is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by cuttings or division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Dioscorea tamoidea
Dioscorea tamoidea is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Dioscorea tamoidea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dioscorea tamoidea?
Dioscorea tamoidea
What is the common name of Dioscorea tamoidea?
Dioscorea tamoidea
What is the family of Dioscorea tamoidea?
Dioscoreaceae
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,