Dioscorea koyamae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
koyamae
ID:
392371
Status:
valid
Authors:
Jayas.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 42: 142 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000391703
Common Names
- Koyamae Yam
- Koyamae Wild Yam
- Koyamae Dioscorea
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Dioscorea koyamae (also called Koyama's yam, among many other common names) is a species of perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to China, and is found in grassy and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Dioscorea koyamae is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, coughs, and stomachaches, as well as for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dioscorea koyamae has small, yellow-green flowers with five petals and an umbel of five to twelve flowers. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Cultivation and propagation of Dioscorea koyamae can be done through seed sowing or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Dioscorea koyamae
Dioscorea koyamae is native to Japan and can be found in moist, grassy areas.
Dioscorea koyamae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dioscorea koyamae?
Dioscorea koyamae
What are the common names of Dioscorea koyamae?
Koyama's Yam, African Yam
What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea koyamae?
Dioscorea koyamae is native to tropical Africa
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-240353: Based on the initial data import
Anthony H. Magdon Jayasuriya (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jayas.' in the authors string.