Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
birmanica
ID:
389951

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prain & Burkill

Source:
wcs

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 73: 185 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000389283



Common Names

  • Birmanica Yam
  • Dioscorea Birmanica
  • Birmanica Yam Bean


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Description

Dioscorea birmanica (also called Burmese Yam, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Southeast Asia. It has a long, creeping rhizome and heart-shaped leaves with pointed tips. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea birmanica is used as a food source for livestock, as a forage crop, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Dioscorea birmanica has small, yellow, bell-shaped flowers. Seeds: The seeds of Dioscorea birmanica are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Seedlings: Dioscorea birmanica seedlings have thin, green leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea birmanica can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered spot, as it can be damaged by strong winds. It is a vigorous climber and will need to be supported. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Dioscorea birmanica

Dioscorea birmanica is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Dioscorea birmanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea birmanica?

Dioscorea birmanica

What are the common names of Dioscorea birmanica?

Birmanica Yam, Wild Yam

What is the native range of Dioscorea birmanica?

Africa, Asia, and Australia

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-239855: Based on the initial data import
David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.
Isaac Henry Burkill (1870-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burkill' in the authors string.