Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
brownii
ID:
390034

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schinz

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Mém. Herb. Boissier 20: 11 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000389366



Common Names

  • Brown's Yam
  • Brown Yam
  • Brown's Wild Yam


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Description

Dioscorea brownii (also called 'Brown's Yam', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Asia. It has yellow flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea brownii is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases. It is also used as a forage crop and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dioscorea brownii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with three petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea brownii is a perennial vine that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Dioscorea brownii

Dioscorea brownii is found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia.

Dioscorea brownii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea brownii?

Dioscorea brownii

What is the common name of Dioscorea brownii?

Brown's Wild Yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea brownii?

Damp woods, thickets, and stream banks

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-239883: Based on the initial data import
Hans Schinz (1858-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schinz' in the authors string.