Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
hondurensis
ID:
391828

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Knuth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 38: 120 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000391160



Common Names

  • Hondurensis Yam
  • Hondurensis Wild Yam
  • Hondurensis Dioscorea


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Description

Dioscorea hondurensis (also called Honduran Yam, among many other common names) is a species of yam native to Honduras. It is a perennial herbaceous vine growing up to 3 m tall, with a stem up to 5 cm in diameter. It grows in moist, shady areas and is tolerant of drought.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea hondurensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dioscorea hondurensis has small, white flowers that are clustered in umbels. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea hondurensis is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring.

Where to Find Dioscorea hondurensis

Dioscorea hondurensis can be found in Central and Eastern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Dioscorea hondurensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea hondurensis?

Dioscorea hondurensis

What is the common name of Dioscorea hondurensis?

Honduran Yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea hondurensis?

Dry forests and woodlands

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