Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
hunzikeri
ID:
391893

Status:
valid

Authors:
Xifreda

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 26: 371 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000391225



Common Names

  • Hunziker's Yam
  • Hunziker's Wild Yam
  • Hunziker's Dioscorea


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Description

Dioscorea hunzikeri (also called Hunziker's Yam, among many other common names) is a species of yam native to Peru. 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 hunzikeri 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

The flower of Dioscorea hunzikeri is small and white in color. The seed is small and black in color. The seedling is small and green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea hunzikeri is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.

Where to Find Dioscorea hunzikeri

Dioscorea hunzikeri is native to tropical Asia, from India to China and Japan. It can be found in the wild in parts of these countries.

Dioscorea hunzikeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea hunzikeri?

Dioscorea hunzikeri

What is the common name of Dioscorea hunzikeri?

Hunziker's Yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea hunzikeri?

Dry, rocky slopes in the Himalayas

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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