Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
lisae
ID:
392698

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dorr & Stergios

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Sida 20: 1007 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392030



Common Names

  • Lisae Dioscorea
  • Lisae Yam
  • Lisae Mountain Yam


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Description

Dioscorea lisae (also called Lisae's yam, among many other common names) is a perennial climbing vine native to East Asia. It has long, slender stems with heart-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as forests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea lisae is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and abdominal pain. It is also used as a food source and as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dioscorea lisae has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small, dark green, and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea lisae 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 lisae

Dioscorea lisae is native to Colombia and Venezuela.

Dioscorea lisae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea lisae?

Dioscorea lisae

What is the common name of Dioscorea lisae?

Lise's Yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea lisae?

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-240398: Based on the initial data import
Laurence J. Dorr (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dorr' in the authors string.
Basil Stergios: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stergios' in the authors string.