Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
macbrideana
ID:
392849

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Knuth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 28: 87 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392181



Common Names

  • Dioscorea macbrideana
  • Macbrideana Yam
  • Macbrideana Dioscorea


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Description

Dioscorea macbrideana (also called 'MacBride's Yam', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous vine of the genus Dioscorea. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and along riverbanks. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and yellowish-white flowers. The edible tubers of Dioscorea macbrideana are an important food source in many parts of Africa.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea macbrideana 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

The flower of Dioscorea macbrideana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea macbrideana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in early spring or late summer. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least two buds per section and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Dioscorea macbrideana

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

Dioscorea macbrideana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea macbrideana?

Dioscorea macbrideana

What is the common name of Dioscorea macbrideana?

Macbride's yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea macbrideana?

Tropical 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,

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