Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
loefgrenii
ID:
392752

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Knuth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 7: 187 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392084



Common Names

  • Loefgrenii Dioscorea
  • Loefgrenii Yam
  • Loefgrenii Mountain Yam


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Description

Dioscorea loefgrenii (also called Loefgren's Yam, among many other common names) is a perennial climber with large, heart-shaped leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is native to South America and is found in moist, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea loefgrenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dioscorea loefgrenii is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea loefgrenii 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 loefgrenii

Dioscorea loefgrenii can be found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Somalia.

Dioscorea loefgrenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea loefgrenii?

Dioscorea loefgrenii

What is the common name of Dioscorea loefgrenii?

Loefgren's Yam

Where is Dioscorea loefgrenii native to?

East Africa

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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