Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
cyanisticta
ID:
390972

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.D.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 20: 10 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390304



Common Names

  • Dioscorea cyanisticta
  • Cyanisticta Yam
  • Cyanisticta Dioscorea


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Description

Dioscorea cyanisticta (also called Blue Yam, among many other common names) is a perennial climber that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to the tropical forests of South America, and is found in the Amazon Basin, the Guianas, and the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in lowland tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea cyanisticta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and diuretic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dioscorea cyanisticta is a small, yellowish-green, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea cyanisticta 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 cyanisticta

Dioscorea cyanisticta is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Dioscorea cyanisticta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea cyanisticta?

Dioscorea cyanisticta

What is the family of Dioscorea cyanisticta?

Dioscoreaceae

Where is Dioscorea cyanisticta found?

China

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-240034: Based on the initial data import
John Donnell Smith (1829-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Donn.Sm.' in the authors string.