Dioscorea jaliscana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jaliscana
ID:
392044
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Watson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 22: 458 (1887)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000391376
Common Names
- Jaliscana Yam
- Tropical Yam
- Chinese Yam
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dioscorea jaliscana (also called Dioscorea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a creeping habit. It is native to South America and is found in wet and dry forests, as well as in grasslands. It has a thick, woody stem and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Dioscorea jaliscana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dioscorea jaliscana is small and yellow, with six petals and a white center. The seed is small and round, with a brown outer coating. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, light green leaves.
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Cultivation and propagation of Dioscorea jaliscana: 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 jaliscana
Dioscorea jaliscana is native to Mexico and can be found in the wild in parts of the country.
Dioscorea jaliscana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dioscorea jaliscana?
Dioscorea jaliscana
What is the common name of Dioscorea jaliscana?
Jalisco Yam
What is the native range of Dioscorea jaliscana?
Mexico
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-240310: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.