Dioscorea elegans - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
391217
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl. ex Prain & Burkill
Source:
wcs
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1925: 65 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390549
Common Names
- Elegant Yam
- Elegant Wild Yam
- Elegant Chinese Yam
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dioscorea elegans (also called Elegant Yam, among many other common names) is a species of perennial flowering plant in the Dioscoreaceae family. It is native to Africa and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It grows in moist and shady habitats, such as forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Dioscorea elegans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control on slopes. It is also used as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Dioscorea elegans are small and yellow-green in color. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dioscorea elegans is a fast-growing, perennial vine native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept warm and moist until they germinate. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and allowed to dry for a few days before planting. Once established, the plant should be watered sparingly and kept in a sunny location.
Where to Find Dioscorea elegans
Dioscorea elegans is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Dioscorea elegans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dioscorea elegans?
Dioscorea elegans
What is the common name of Dioscorea elegans?
Fingerleaf yam
What is the native range of Dioscorea elegans?
India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia
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-240104: Based on the initial data import
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.
Isaac Henry Burkill (1870-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burkill' in the authors string.