Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
lanata
ID:
392444

Status:
valid

Authors:
Balf.f

Source:
wcs

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Edinburgh 12: 96 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000391776



Common Names

  • Lanata Yam
  • Lanata Wild Yam
  • Lanata Dioscorea


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Description

Dioscorea lanata (also called woolly 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 lanata is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and skin diseases. It is also used as a food source and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dioscorea lanata has small, greenish-white flowers that are borne in clusters. The flowers are followed by small, round, yellowish-brown seeds. The seedlings have a single, slender stem with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Dioscorea lanata 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 lanata

Dioscorea lanata is native to India, Nepal, and Pakistan.

Dioscorea lanata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea lanata?

Dioscorea lanata

What is the common name of Dioscorea lanata?

Woolly Yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea lanata?

It is native to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil.

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