Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
cambodiana
ID:
390209

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prain & Burkill

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Asiat. Soc. Bengal 10: 12 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000389541



Common Names

  • Dioscorea cambodiana
  • Chinese Yam
  • Cinnamon Vine


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Description

Dioscorea cambodiana (also called Cambodian Yam, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous vine native to Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam. It is found in moist habitats, including forests, meadows, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea cambodiana 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 cambodiana 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 cambodiana 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 cambodiana

Dioscorea cambodiana is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in the tropical forests of Cambodia.

Dioscorea cambodiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea cambodiana?

Dioscorea cambodiana

What are the common names of Dioscorea cambodiana?

None

What is the range of Dioscorea cambodiana?

Cambodia

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-239915: 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.