Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
carionis
ID:
390332

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prain & Burkill

Source:
wcs

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1916: 193 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000389664



Common Names

  • Carion's Yam
  • Carion Yam
  • Carion's Yam Root


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Description

Dioscorea carionis (also called Carion's Yam, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous vine native to China, Japan, and Korea. It is found in moist habitats, including forests, meadows, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea carionis 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 flowers of Dioscorea carionis are small, yellow-green, and have three petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, heart-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

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

Where to Find Dioscorea carionis

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

Dioscorea carionis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea carionis?

Dioscorea carionis

What is the common name of Dioscorea carionis?

Carion's yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea carionis?

Dioscorea carionis is native to the tropical deciduous forests of Mexico.

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-239936: 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.