Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
gracilicaulis
ID:
391453

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Knuth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 7: 216 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390785



Common Names

  • Gracilicaulis Yam
  • Gracilicaulis Wild Yam
  • Dioscorea gracilicaulis


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Description

Dioscorea gracilicaulis (also called slender-stemmed yam, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Dioscoreaceae. It is native to Africa, where it is found in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, and Zambia. It typically grows in moist, shaded areas, such as tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea gracilicaulis is used as a food source and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, stomach pain, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dioscorea gracilicaulis is a small, yellow-greenish, bell-shaped flower. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are thin, long, and have small, dark-green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea gracilicaulis 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 gracilicaulis

Dioscorea gracilicaulis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas and can be found in the wild in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, and Venezuela.

Dioscorea gracilicaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea gracilicaulis?

Dioscorea gracilicaulis

What is the common name of Dioscorea gracilicaulis?

Gracile-stemmed Yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea gracilicaulis?

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,

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