Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
compacta
ID:
1304978

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Araújo

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 71(2)-27: 2 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317432



Common Names

  • Dioscorea Compacta
  • Compact Yam
  • Compact Forked Yam


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Description

Dioscorea compacta (also called Compact Yam, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil and is found in humid montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea compacta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dioscorea compacta has small yellow flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea compacta is a small, perennial, tuberous herb that grows in wet, sandy soils. It is propagated by seed or division of the tuber. The seeds should be sown in a moist, sandy soil and lightly covered. The tuber should be divided in spring or early summer and replanted in moist, sandy soil.

Where to Find Dioscorea compacta

Dioscorea compacta is native to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil. It can be found in the states of Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, and Minas Gerais.

Dioscorea compacta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea compacta?

Dioscorea compacta

What type of plant is Dioscorea compacta?

It is a species of yam

Where is Dioscorea compacta found?

It is found in 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

D. Araújo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Araújo' in the authors string.