Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
decorticans
ID:
391128

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Presl

Source:
wcs

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Reliq. Haenk. 1: 135 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390460



Common Names

  • Decorticans Yam
  • Decorticans Wild Yam
  • Decorticans Yam Root


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Synonyms

  • Dioscorea amaranthoides decorticans (C.Presl) Uline ex R.Knuth [unknown]

Description

Dioscorea decorticans (also called Decorticating Yam, among many other common names) is a perennial herb found in the Philippines. It has white flowers and its leaves are divided into three leaflets. It is found in grasslands and open forests, and is endemic to the Philippines.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea decorticans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dioscorea decorticans has small yellow flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea decorticans is a tropical plant native to Madagascar. It is a perennial vine that grows up to 6 feet in length. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is propagated by seed, stem cuttings, or root cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 40°F.

Where to Find Dioscorea decorticans

Dioscorea decorticans is native to Central and South America. It can be found in Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Panama.

Dioscorea decorticans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea decorticans?

Dioscorea decorticans

What is the common name of Dioscorea decorticans?

Decorticating yam

What is the family of Dioscorea decorticans?

Dioscoreaceae

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