Dioscorea tsaratananensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tsaratananensis
ID:
396970
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Perrier
Source:
wcs
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Linn. Normandie, Bot. 1(1): 20 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396302
Common Names
- Dioscorea tsaratananensis
- Tsaratanan Yam
- Tsaratanan Wild Yam
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dioscorea tsaratananensis (also called Tsaratanan Dioscorea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of Madagascar. It has long, narrow leaves and small yellow flowers. It prefers moist soil and is commonly found in humid forests.
Uses & Benefits
Dioscorea tsaratananensis is used as a medicinal plant and as a source of food for animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dioscorea tsaratananensis has white flowers with a yellow center, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dioscorea tsaratananensis is a perennial, herbaceous vine that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 6-10. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through division of the rhizomes or by seed. It is best to sow the seeds in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Dioscorea tsaratananensis
Dioscorea tsaratananensis can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of South America, from Colombia to northern Argentina.
Dioscorea tsaratananensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dioscorea tsaratananensis?
Dioscorea tsaratananensis
What is the common name of Dioscorea tsaratananensis?
Tsaratanan Yam
What type of plant is Dioscorea tsaratananensis?
Tuberous perennial
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-241084: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Marie Henry Alfred Perrier de la Bâthie (1873-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Perrier' in the authors string.