Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
grandis
ID:
391469

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Knuth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 7: 194 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390801



Common Names

  • Grandis Yam
  • Grandis Wild Yam
  • Dioscorea grandis


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Description

Dioscorea grandis (also called large 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 grandis 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 grandis is a white, star-shaped flower with six petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea grandis is a perennial vine that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a wide range of soils, from sandy to clay. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer in the spring and summer. Prune the vine in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Dioscorea grandis

Dioscorea grandis is native to tropical Asia and can be found in India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Dioscorea grandis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea grandis?

Dioscorea grandis

What is the common name of Dioscorea grandis?

Giant Yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea grandis?

Tropical and subtropical 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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