Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
lawrancei
ID:
392499

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Knuth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 38: 118 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000391831



Common Names

  • Dioscorea lawrancei
  • Lawrance's Yam
  • Lawrance's Wild Yam


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Description

Dioscorea lawrancei (also called Lawrence's Yam, among many other common names) is a perennial vine that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical forests and grasslands. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea lawrancei is used as a medicinal plant and has been used to treat digestive issues, respiratory issues, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dioscorea lawrancei has yellowish-green flowers and small, round, dark brown nuts. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea lawrancei is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is propagated by division in spring or autumn. The roots should be divided into sections with at least one bud per section. The divisions should be planted in a sunny location in well-drained soil and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Dioscorea lawrancei

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

Dioscorea lawrancei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea lawrancei?

Dioscorea lawrancei

What is the common name of Dioscorea lawrancei?

Lawrance's yam

Where is Dioscorea lawrancei native to?

Southeast Asia

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,

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