Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
haenkeana
ID:
391489

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Presl

Source:
wcs

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Reliq. Haenk. 1: 135 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390821



Common Names

  • Dioscorea haenkeana
  • Haenkeana Yam
  • Haenkeana Wild Yam


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Description

Dioscorea haenkeana (also called Haenke's yam, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Dioscoreaceae. It is native to South America, where it is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It typically grows in moist, shaded areas, such as tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea haenkeana 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 flowers of Dioscorea haenkeana are small, greenish-yellow and have six petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea haenkeana is a perennial herbaceous vine native to South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Dioscorea haenkeana

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

Dioscorea haenkeana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea haenkeana?

Dioscorea haenkeana

What is the common name of Dioscorea haenkeana?

Haenke's Yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea haenkeana?

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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