Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
chingii
ID:
390504

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prain & Burkill

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1931: 425 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000389836



Common Names

  • Ching's Yam
  • Ching's Wild Yam
  • Ching's Dioscorea


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Description

Dioscorea chingii (also called Ching's Yam, among many other common names) is a perennial climbing vine native to China. 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 chingii 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 chingii is a small, yellowish-green, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea chingii 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 chingii

Dioscorea chingii is native to China. It can be found in tropical and subtropical areas of the world.

Dioscorea chingii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea chingii?

Dioscorea chingii

What is the common name of Dioscorea chingii?

Ching's yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea chingii?

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-239964: 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.