Dioscorea chiapasensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chiapasensis
ID:
390494
Status:
valid
Authors:
Matuda
Source:
wcs
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Bot. México 15: 25 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000389826
Common Names
- Chiapas Yam
- Chiapas Wild Yam
- Chiapas Dioscorea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dioscorea chiapasensis (also called Chiapas Yam, among many other common names) is a perennial climbing vine native to Mexico and Central America. It typically grows to a height of 10–15 m (33–49 ft) and has a twining growth habit. Its leaves are heart-shaped and its flowers are small and yellow. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Dioscorea chiapasensis is used as a medicinal plant and as a food source. It is also used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dioscorea chiapasensis is white with six petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dioscorea chiapasensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a potting mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with plenty of indirect light.
Where to Find Dioscorea chiapasensis
Dioscorea chiapasensis is native to Mexico. It can be found in tropical and subtropical areas of the world.
Dioscorea chiapasensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dioscorea chiapasensis?
Dioscorea chiapasensis
What is the common name of Dioscorea chiapasensis?
Chiapas yam
What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea chiapasensis?
Tropical rainforests
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-239962: Based on the initial data import
Eizi Matuda (1894-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Matuda' in the authors string.