Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
glandulosa
ID:
391423

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griseb.) Klotzsch ex Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 5: 352 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390755



Common Names

  • Glandular Yam
  • Glandular Wild Yam
  • Dioscorea glandulosa


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Description

Dioscorea glandulosa (also called Chinese Yam, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Asia. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, typically in grasslands, open woodlands, and savannas. It has a thick, tuberous root and broad, ovate leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea glandulosa is used as a food source, as an ornamental plant, and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a soil conditioner and for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dioscorea glandulosa var. calcensis (R.Knuth) Ayala
Dioscorea glandulosa var. glandulosa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dioscorea glandulosa has yellow flowers that are clustered together in small bunches. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea glandulosa 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 glandulosa

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

Dioscorea glandulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea glandulosa?

Dioscorea glandulosa

What is the common name of Dioscorea glandulosa?

Glandular Yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea glandulosa?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

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-240180: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Johann Friedrich Klotzsch (1805-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klotzsch' in the authors string.