Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
entomophila
ID:
391253

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hauman

Source:
wcs

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Anales Mus. Nac. Hist. Nat. Buenos Aires 27: 475 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390585



Common Names

  • Dioscorea entomophila
  • Entomophila Yam
  • Entomophila Wild Yam


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Description

Dioscorea entomophila (also called 'Entomophilous Yam', among many other common names) is a perennial climber with tuberous roots native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical rainforests, as well as in dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea entomophila is a medicinal plant used to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dioscorea entomophila has small, white flowers with three petals and three sepals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea entomophila 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 entomophila

Dioscorea entomophila is native to tropical Africa, from Nigeria to Angola.

Dioscorea entomophila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea entomophila?

Dioscorea entomophila

What is the common name of Dioscorea entomophila?

Winged yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea entomophila?

It is native to tropical Africa

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,

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