Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
introrsa
ID:
1333068

Status:
valid

Authors:
Raz

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 258: 35 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345522



Common Names

  • Dioscorea introrsa
  • Introrsa Dioscorea
  • Introrsa Yam


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Description

Dioscorea introrsa (also called wild yam, among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to North America. It has heart-shaped leaves and yellow-white flowers. It is found in moist forests, grasslands, and hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea introrsa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dioscorea introrsa has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The flowers are borne on tall stems. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea introrsa can be propagated through division of the clumps of the plant. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in an area that receives bright, indirect sunlight. It is also drought tolerant and can survive in temperatures as low as -15°C.

Where to Find Dioscorea introrsa

Dioscorea introrsa can be found in the tropical rainforests of India.

Dioscorea introrsa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea introrsa?

Dioscorea introrsa

What type of plant is Dioscorea introrsa?

Yam

Where is Dioscorea introrsa found?

Philippines

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

Lauren Raz: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raz' in the authors string.