Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
cruzensis
ID:
390901

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Knuth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 7: 194 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390233



Common Names

  • Cruzensis Yam
  • Cruzensis Wild Yam
  • Cruzensis Dioscorea


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Description

Dioscorea cruzensis (also called Cruz yam, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia. It has a woody stem and heart-shaped leaves. It typically grows in moist, shady areas such as along riverbanks and in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea cryptantha has been used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It has also been used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dioscorea cruzensis has small yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea cruzensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to water regularly and fertilize regularly to encourage growth.

Where to Find Dioscorea cruzensis

Dioscorea cruzensis can be found in tropical Africa and India.

Dioscorea cruzensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea cruzensis?

Dioscorea cruzensis

What is the common name of Dioscorea cruzensis?

Cruz Yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea cruzensis?

Tropical moist forests

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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