Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
hastata
ID:
391514

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1768

Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict., ed. 8. : n.° 2 (1768)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390846



Common Names

  • Hastate Yam
  • Hastate Wild Yam
  • Hastate Chinese Yam


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Description

Dioscorea hastata (also called Chinese yam, air potato, and many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the yam family. It is native to East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea. It typically grows in forests, woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea hastata 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

Dioscorea hastata has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a head-like structure. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single, long, thin stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea hastata 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 hastata

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

Dioscorea hastata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea hastata?

Dioscorea hastata

What is the common name of Dioscorea hastata?

Spear-leaved Yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea hastata?

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-240225: Based on the initial data import
Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.