Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
inopinata
ID:
391960

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prain & Burkill

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1927: 245 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000391292



Common Names

  • Dioscorea inopinata
  • Unexpected Yam
  • Unforeseen Yam


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Description

Dioscorea inopinata (also called Unexpected Yam, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to East Africa. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 m tall. It has small white flowers and prefers moist soils in shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea inopinata is used as a vegetable and also as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dioscorea inopinata 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 inopinata 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 inopinata

Dioscorea inopinata is native to tropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Dioscorea inopinata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea inopinata?

Dioscoreainopinata

What is the common name of Dioscorea inopinata?

Inopinata Yam

What are the characteristics of Dioscorea inopinata?

Dioscoreainopinata is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are ovate and its flowers are yellow. Its fruits are globose and yellow.

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-240299: Based on the initial data import
David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.
Isaac Henry Burkill (1870-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burkill' in the authors string.