Dioscorea linearicordata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
linearicordata
ID:
1591961
Status:
valid
Authors:
Prain & Burkill
Source:
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1925: 61 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1200031789
Common Names
- Dioscorea linearicordata
- Linearicordata Palm
- Linearicordata Cabbage Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dioscorea linearicordata (also called linear-cord yam, among many other common names) is a perennial climbing vine native to India, Bangladesh, and Nepal. It has long, linear leaves and grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Dioscorea linearicordata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, dysentery, and diarrhea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dioscorea linearicordata is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a short stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dioscorea linearicordata is a perennial vine that is native to Asia. It is easy to propagate from seed or by division of the root mass. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Dioscorea linearicordata
Dioscorea linearicordata can be found in the mountains of China.
Dioscorea linearicordata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dioscorea linearicordata?
Dioscorea linearicordata
What type of plant is Dioscorea linearicordata?
Yam
Where is Dioscorea linearicordata found?
South America
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,