Dioscorea ayardei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ayardei
ID:
1546035
Status:
valid
Authors:
Asesor
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Darwiniana , n.s., 9: 395 (2021)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000026748
Common Names
- Dioscorea ayardei
- Ayardei Dioscorea
- Dioscorea Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dioscorea ayardei (also called the African yam, among many other common names) is a perennial herb, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to Africa, where it grows in tropical and subtropical forests and scrublands. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Dioscorea ayardei is used as an ornamental plant and can be used as a natural pesticide. It is also used as a source of food and medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dioscorea ayardei has small white flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dioscorea ayardei is a small, tuberous perennial that grows up to 1 m tall. It is best propagated from seed or division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil and keep it in a warm, sunny spot. To propagate from division, carefully divide the clump and replant the divisions in a well-draining soil. Water the soil lightly and keep it in a warm, sunny spot.
Where to Find Dioscorea ayardei
Dioscorea ayardei can be found in tropical Africa, including Cameroon, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Dioscorea ayardei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dioscorea ayardei?
Dioscorea ayardei
What is the common name of Dioscorea ayardei?
Ayardei Dioscorea
What type of soil does Dioscorea ayardei prefer?
Dioscorea ayardei prefers well-drained, sandy soils.
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,