Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
tarijensis
ID:
396570

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Knuth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 7: 212 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000395902

Common Names

  • Tarijensis Dioscorea
  • Tarija Dioscorea
  • Tarija Yam

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Description

Dioscorea tarijensis (also called 'Tarija Yam', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of South America. It has a red stem and large, heart-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as rainforests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea tarijensis is used as a food source and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dioscorea tarijensis has yellowish-green flowers with three petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are green and have two seed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea tarijensis is a tuberous perennial plant native to tropical Asia. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division of the tubers in spring. Tubers should be planted in a moist, well-drained medium.

Where to Find Dioscorea tarijensis

Dioscorea tarijensis is native to the tropical rainforests of South America, specifically in Bolivia, Colombia, and Peru. It can be found in the understory of the rainforest, in areas with high humidity and plenty of shade.

Dioscorea tarijensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea tarijensis?

Dioscorea tarijensis

What is the common name of Dioscorea tarijensis?

Tarija yam

Where is Dioscorea tarijensis native to?

Bolivia

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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