Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
cinnamomifolia
ID:
390550

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1828

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 55: t. 2825 (1828)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000389882



Common Names

  • Cinnamon-Leaf Yam
  • Cinnamon-Leaf Wild Yam
  • Cinnamon-Leaf Dioscorea


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Synonyms

  • Dioscorea zanoniae Hort.Vindob. ex Kunth [unknown]

Description

Dioscorea cinnamomifolia (also called Dioscorea cinnamomifolia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America and is found in humid forests and along riverbanks. The leaves are oblong to elliptic in shape and are dark green in color.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea cinnamomifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also known to be a good source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dioscorea cinnamomifolia has yellow flowers with white centers. The seeds are small, black and ovoid. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea cinnamomifolia 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 cinnamomifolia

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

Dioscorea cinnamomifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea cinnamomifolia?

Dioscorea cinnamomifolia

What is the common name of Dioscorea cinnamomifolia?

Cinnamon-leaf Yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea cinnamomifolia?

Tropical rainforest

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