Dioscorea catharinensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
catharinensis
ID:
1591999
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Knuth
Source:
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 7: 201 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000047781
Common Names
- Dioscorea catharinensis
- Catharinensis Palm
- Catharinensis Cabbage Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dioscorea catharinensis (also called Santa Catarina Yam, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that can grow up to 2 m tall. It is native to the tropical regions of South America, from Brazil to Argentina, and is found in wetland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Dioscorea catharinensis is used for its edible tubers and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dioscorea catharinensis has yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dioscorea catharinensis is a small vine native to the tropical rainforests of South America. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in partial shade. Cuttings should be taken from mature vines and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. The vine should be fertilized regularly and pruned to maintain its shape.
Where to Find Dioscorea catharinensis
Dioscorea catharinensis is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Bahia, Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, Paraná, Rio de Janeiro, Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, and São Paulo.
Dioscorea catharinensis FAQ
What is the common name of Dioscorea catharinensis?
Catharinensis Dioscorea
What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea catharinensis?
Tropical and subtropical forests
What is the scientific classification of Dioscorea catharinensis?
Kingdom: Plantae, Order: Dioscoreales, Family: Dioscoreaceae, Genus: Dioscorea, Species: D. catharinensis
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,