Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
laevis
ID:
392419

Status:
valid

Authors:
Uline

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 22: 425 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000391751



Common Names

  • Laevis Yam
  • Laevis Wild Yam
  • Laevis Dioscorea


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Description

Dioscorea laevis (also called smooth 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 laevis 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 laevis has small yellowish-white flowers with six petals. Its seeds are small and dark brown. Its seedlings have two cotyledons and a long taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Dioscorea laevis 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 laevis

Dioscorea laevis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky soils.

Dioscorea laevis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea laevis?

Dioscorea laevis

What are the common names of Dioscorea laevis?

Smooth Yam, African Yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea laevis?

Dioscorea laevis 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