Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
lijiangensis
ID:
392644

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.L.Long & H.Li

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 37: 193 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000391976



Common Names

  • Dioscorea lijiangensis
  • Lijiang Yam
  • Lijiang Wild Yam


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Description

Dioscorea lijiangensis (also called Lijiang Yam, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India. It has a thick, tuberous rootstock and long-stalked, heart-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along the banks of streams.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea lijiangensis 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 lijiangensis 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

Dioscorea lijiangensis is a hardy perennial that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagate by division in spring or autumn or by seed in spring.

Where to Find Dioscorea lijiangensis

Dioscorea lijiangensis can be found in the mountains of Yunnan, China.

Dioscorea lijiangensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea lijiangensis?

Dioscorea lijiangensis

What is the common name of Dioscorea lijiangensis?

Lijiang Yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea lijiangensis?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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-240390: Based on the initial data import
Chun Lin Long: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.L.Long' in the authors string.
Yan Hui Li (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.H.Li' in the authors string.