Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
cochleari-apiculata
ID:
390620

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 4: 350 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000389952



Common Names

  • Dioscorea cochleari-apiculata
  • Cochleari-Apiculata Dioscorea
  • Dioscorea Cochleari-Apiculata


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Description

Dioscorea cochleari-apiculata (also called Cochleari-apiculata yam, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It has long, tuberous roots and its leaves are alternate and simple. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea cochleari-apiculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dioscorea cochleari-apiculata has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a long hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea cochleari-apiculata is a tropical vine that is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, it is best to soak the seeds in warm water for 24 hours prior to planting. When propagating from cuttings, it is best to use a rooting hormone and keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once established, Dioscorea cochleari-apiculata prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade.

Where to Find Dioscorea cochleari-apiculata

Dioscorea cochleari-apiculata can be found in tropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Dioscorea cochleari-apiculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea cochleari-apiculata?

Dioscorea cochleari-apiculata

What is the common name of Dioscorea cochleari-apiculata?

Cochleari-Apiculata Yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea cochleari-apiculata?

It is native to the southeastern United States

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,

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