Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
insignis
ID:
391967

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.V.Morton & B.G.Schub.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 84: 447 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000391299



Common Names

  • Dioscorea insignis
  • Distinguished Yam
  • Remarkable Yam


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Description

Dioscorea insignis (also called Showy 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 insignis is used as a vegetable and also as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dioscorea insignis 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

Cultivation and propagation of Dioscorea insignis: This plant is best grown in a warm, sunny location with well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Dioscorea insignis

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

Dioscorea insignis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea insignis?

Dioscoreainsignis

What is the common name of Dioscorea insignis?

Insignis Yam

What are the characteristics of Dioscorea insignis?

Dioscoreainsignis 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-240300: Based on the initial data import
Bernice Giduz Schubert (1913-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.G.Schub.' in the authors string.
Conrad Vernon Morton (1905-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.V.Morton' in the authors string.