Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
elephantipes
ID:
391222

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L'Hér.) Engl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Veg. Erde 9(III 2): 367 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390554



Common Names

  • Elephantipes Yam
  • Elephantipes Wild Yam
  • Elephantipes Chinese Yam


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Synonyms

  • Testudinaria elephantipes Salisb. [unknown]

Description

Dioscorea elephantipes (also called Elephant's Foot 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 elephantipes 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 elephantipes 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea elephantipes 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 elephantipes

Dioscorea elephantipes is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Dioscorea elephantipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea elephantipes?

Dioscorea elephantipes

What is the common name of Dioscorea elephantipes?

Fingerleaf yam

What is the native range of Dioscorea elephantipes?

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-240107: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.