Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
bolivarensis
ID:
389961

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steyerm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 28(1): 158 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000389293



Common Names

  • Bolivar Yam
  • Bolivar Wild Yam
  • Bolivar Climbing Yam


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Description

Dioscorea bolivarensis (also called Bolivar Yam, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. 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 bolivarensis is used as a food source for livestock, as a forage crop, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dioscorea bolivarensis is small, white and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, hard, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea bolivarensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). It is not very tolerant of wet soils and can be prone to root rot. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings and can be divided in early spring.

Where to Find Dioscorea bolivarensis

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

Dioscorea bolivarensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea bolivarensis?

Dioscorea bolivarensis

What are the common names of Dioscorea bolivarensis?

Bolivarensis Yam, Wild Yam

What is the native range of Dioscorea bolivarensis?

Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean

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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