Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
garrettii
ID:
391387

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prain & Burkill

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1936: 493 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390719



Common Names

  • Dioscorea garrettii
  • Garrettii Yam
  • Garrettii Wild Yam


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Description

Dioscorea garrettii (also called Chinese yam, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China and Japan. It has a long, tuberous, underground stem and its leaves are alternate, ovate-lanceolate, and glabrous. It grows in moist forests and meadows, and is often found in thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea garrettii is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dioscorea garrettii has small yellow flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and oblong. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea garrettii can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).

Where to Find Dioscorea garrettii

Dioscorea garrettii is native to tropical Africa and is found in tropical forests, savannas, and grasslands.

Dioscorea garrettii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea garrettii?

Dioscorea garrettii

What is the common name of Dioscorea garrettii?

Garrett's yam

What is the growth habit of Dioscorea garrettii?

It is a perennial herb with a climbing habit.

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-240166: 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.