Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
alainii
ID:
1416697

Status:
valid

Authors:
Raz

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 258: 28 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429162



Common Names

  • Dioscorea alainii
  • Alain's Dioscorea
  • Alain's Yam


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Description

Dioscorea alainii (also called Alain's Yam, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and can grow up to 1.5 meters in height. It prefers moist, shady environments and can be found in the understory of tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea alainii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dioscorea alainii has small yellow flowers with white centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea alainii is a yam native to tropical regions of the Americas. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the root system. For cultivation, it should be grown in a well-draining soil mix in a sunny location. It should be kept moist but not wet, and fertilized regularly. It is also important to provide adequate air circulation to prevent fungal diseases.

Where to Find Dioscorea alainii

Dioscorea alainii is native to South America and can be found in moist forests, thickets, and along streams.

Dioscorea alainii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea alainii?

Dioscorea alainii

What is the common name of Dioscorea alainii?

Alain's yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea alainii?

Tropical rainforests

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

IPNI record: 77154742-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001429350
Lauren Raz: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raz' in the authors string.