Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
cubensis
ID:
390915

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Knuth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 7: 209 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390247



Common Names

  • Cubensis Yam
  • Cubensis Wild Yam
  • Cubensis Dioscorea


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Description

Dioscorea cubensis (also called Cuban 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 cubensis is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds. It is also used as a food source and for its fiber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dioscorea cubensis 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 cubensis is a tropical plant that can be grown in warm climates. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Dioscorea cubensis

Dioscorea cubensis can be found in tropical Africa and India.

Dioscorea cubensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea cubensis?

Dioscorea cubensis

What is the common name of Dioscorea cubensis?

Cuban Yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea cubensis?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests of Africa, Asia, and Australia

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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