Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
baracoensis
ID:
1333062

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Knuth) Raz

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 258: 30 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345516



Common Names

  • Dioscorea baracoensis
  • Baracoensis Dioscorea
  • Baracoensis Yam


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Description

Dioscorea baracoensis (also called Baracoa yam, among many other common names) is a species of yam found in the Caribbean. It is a perennial herb with large, heart-shaped leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and can reach up to 3 meters in height.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea baracoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dioscorea baracoensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The flowers are borne on tall stems. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea baracoensis is a tropical plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the summer. It is a fast-growing plant and can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Dioscorea baracoensis

Dioscorea baracoensis can be found in the tropical rainforests of India.

Dioscorea baracoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea baracoensis?

Dioscorea baracoensis

What is the common name of Dioscorea baracoensis?

Baracoa Yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea baracoensis?

Dioscorea baracoensis is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

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

Reinhard Gustav Paul Knuth (1874-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Knuth' in the authors string.
Lauren Raz: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raz' in the authors string.