Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
cephalocarpa
ID:
1333060

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Uline ex R.Knuth) Raz

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 258: 30 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345514



Common Names

  • Dioscorea cephalocarpa
  • Cephalocarpa Dioscorea
  • Cephalocarpa Yam


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Description

Dioscorea cephalocarpa (also called Cephalocarpa yam, among many other common names) is a species of yam found in Southeast Asia. It is a perennial herb with large, heart-shaped leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and can reach up to 3 meters in height.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea cephalocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dioscorea cephalocarpa has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The flowers are borne on tall stems. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea cephalocarpa is a tropical plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the summer. It is a fast-growing plant and can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Dioscorea cephalocarpa

Dioscorea cephalocarpa can be found in the tropical rainforests of India.

Dioscorea cephalocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea cephalocarpa?

Dioscorea cephalocarpa

What is the common name of Dioscorea cephalocarpa?

Cephalocarpa Yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea cephalocarpa?

Dioscorea cephalocarpa is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

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

Reinhard Gustav Paul Knuth (1874-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Knuth' in the authors string.
Edwin Burton Uline (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Uline' in the authors string.
Lauren Raz: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raz' in the authors string.