Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
tenuifolia
ID:
396604

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
J. Straits Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. 41: 34 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000395936

Common Names

  • Slender-leaved Yam
  • Slender-leaved Dioscorea
  • Slender-leaved Yam

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Synonyms

  • Dioscorea orbiculata tenuifolia (Ridl.) Thapyai [valid]

Description

Dioscorea tenuifolia (also called 'Slender-leaved Yam', among many other common names) is a perennial vine with a woody stem and tuberous roots. It is native to tropical regions of South America and is found in humid forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea tenuifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dioscorea tenuifolia has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea tenuifolia can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist potting mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Dioscorea tenuifolia

Dioscorea tenuifolia is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. It can be found in moist, shady habitats such as rainforests and swamps.

Dioscorea tenuifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea tenuifolia?

Dioscorea tenuifolia

What is the common name of Dioscorea tenuifolia?

Slender-leaved Yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea tenuifolia?

Tropical and subtropical regions

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