Dioscorea esquirolii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
esquirolii
ID:
391273
Status:
valid
Authors:
Prain & Burkill
Source:
wcs
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1931: 426 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390605
Common Names
- Dioscorea esquirolii
- Esquirolii Yam
- Esquirolii Wild Yam
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dioscorea esquirolii (also called 'Esquirol's 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 esquirolii 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
The flowers of Dioscorea esquirolii are small and yellow, and the seeds are round and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dioscorea esquirolii is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11 and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and divisions should be taken in the spring or summer.
Where to Find Dioscorea esquirolii
Dioscorea esquirolii can be found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia, primarily in Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Dioscorea esquirolii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dioscorea esquirolii?
Dioscorea esquirolii
What is the common name of Dioscorea esquirolii?
Chinese yam
What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea esquirolii?
It is native to China, Japan, and Korea
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-240120: Based on the initial data import
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.