Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
demourae
ID:
1591955

Status:
valid

Authors:
Uline ex R.Knuth

Source:

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 7: 199 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1200031783



Common Names

  • Dioscorea demourae
  • Demourae Palm
  • Demourae Cabbage Palm


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Description

Dioscorea demourae (also called Demoura's yam, among many other common names) is a perennial climbing vine native to India, Bangladesh, and Nepal. It has large heart-shaped leaves and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea demourae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, dysentery, and diarrhea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dioscorea demourae is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea demourae is a perennial vine that is native to Asia. It is easy to propagate from seed or by division of the root mass. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Dioscorea demourae

Dioscorea demourae can be found in the mountains of Brazil.

Dioscorea demourae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea demourae?

Dioscorea demourae

What type of plant is Dioscorea demourae?

Yam

Where is Dioscorea demourae found?

South America

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,