Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
wittiana
ID:
397467

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Knuth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 7: 194 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396799

Common Names

  • Dioscorea wittiana
  • Witt's Yam
  • Witt's Sandmat

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Description

Dioscorea wittiana (also called 'Witt's Yam', among many other common names) is a large, perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. It has a climbing habit and grows up to 10 m tall. It has small, yellow flowers and heart-shaped leaves. It is found in moist, shady habitats such as rainforests and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea wittiana is used as a vegetable in some parts of India and Nepal. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, diabetes, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dioscorea wittiana is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea wittiana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Dioscorea wittiana

Dioscorea wittiana is native to Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru.

Dioscorea wittiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea wittiana?

Dioscorea wittiana

What is the common name of Dioscorea wittiana?

Witt's Yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea wittiana?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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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