Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
coreana
ID:
390784

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Prain & Burkill) R.Knuth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 43: 175 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390116



Common Names

  • Dioscorea coreana
  • Korean Yam
  • Korean Wild Yam


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Description

Dioscorea coreana (also called Korean Yam, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Korea. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in woodlands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

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

Where to Find Dioscorea coreana

Dioscorea coreana is native to East Asia.

Dioscorea coreana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea coreana?

Dioscorea coreana

What is the common name of Dioscorea coreana?

Korean Yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea coreana?

Dioscorea coreana is native to East Asia

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-240007: Based on the initial data import
David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.
Reinhard Gustav Paul Knuth (1874-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Knuth' in the authors string.
Isaac Henry Burkill (1870-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burkill' in the authors string.