Dioscorea hamiltonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hamiltonii
ID:
391496
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 6: 294 (1892)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390828
Common Names
- Dioscorea hamiltonii
- Hamiltonii Yam
- Hamiltonii Wild Yam
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dioscorea hamiltonii (also called Hamilton'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 hamiltonii 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Dioscorea hamiltonii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dioscorea hamiltonii is a perennial herbaceous vine native to India. 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 hamiltonii
Dioscorea hamiltonii is native to tropical Asia and can be found in India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Dioscorea hamiltonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dioscorea hamiltonii?
Dioscorea hamiltonii
What is the common name of Dioscorea hamiltonii?
Hamilton's Yam
What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea hamiltonii?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-240219: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.