Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
conzattii
ID:
390769

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Knuth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 11: 221 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390101



Common Names

  • Dioscorea conzattii
  • Conzatti's Yam
  • Conzatti's Wild Yam


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Description

Dioscorea conzattii (also called Conzatti's Yam, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea conzattii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dioscorea conzattii 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 conzattii 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 conzattii prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade.

Where to Find Dioscorea conzattii

Dioscorea conzattii is native to Central America.

Dioscorea conzattii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea conzattii?

Dioscorea conzattii

What is the common name of Dioscorea conzattii?

Conzatti's Yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea conzattii?

Dioscorea conzattii is native to Central 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,

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