Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
calderillensis
ID:
390187

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Knuth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 7: 197 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000389519



Common Names

  • Dioscorea calderillensis
  • Chinese Yam
  • Cinnamon Vine


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Description

Dioscorea calderillensis (also called Calderilla Yam, among many other common names) is a perennial climbing vine native to Mexico and Central America. It typically grows to a height of 10–15 m (33–49 ft) and has a twining growth habit. Its leaves are heart-shaped and its flowers are small and yellow. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea calderillensis 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 calderillensis is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves and a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea calderillensis is a perennial climber. It can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can tolerate light shade.

Where to Find Dioscorea calderillensis

Dioscorea calderillensis is native to South America and can be found in the tropical forests of Brazil.

Dioscorea calderillensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea calderillensis?

Dioscorea calderillensis

What are the common names of Dioscorea calderillensis?

None

What is the range of Dioscorea calderillensis?

Southern Peru

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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