Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
carpomaculata
ID:
390336

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Téllez & B.G.Schub.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 78: 245 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000389668



Common Names

  • Maculate Yam
  • Maculate Yam Root
  • Maculate Yam Vine


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Description

Dioscorea carpomaculata (also called Spotted 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 carpomaculata 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dioscorea carpomaculata var. carpomaculata
Dioscorea carpomaculata var. cinerea (Uline ex R.Knuth) O.Téllez & B.G.Schub.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dioscorea carpomaculata 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 carpomaculata 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 carpomaculata

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

Dioscorea carpomaculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea carpomaculata?

Dioscorea carpomaculata

What is the common name of Dioscorea carpomaculata?

Carpomaculate yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea carpomaculata?

Dioscorea carpomaculata 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,

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