Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
madecassa
ID:
392900

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Perrier

Source:
wcs

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Linn. Normandie, Bot. 1(1): 24 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392232



Common Names

  • Dioscorea madecassa
  • Madecassa Yam
  • Madecassa Dioscorea


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Description

Dioscorea madecassa (also called 'Madecass 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 madecassa are an important food source in many parts of Africa.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea madecassa 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 madecassa has small yellow-green flowers with three petals. Its seeds are small, round and dark brown in color. Its seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea madecassa is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Dioscorea madecassa

Dioscorea madecassa is native to Madagascar.

Dioscorea madecassa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea madecassa?

Dioscorea madecassa

What is the common name of Dioscorea madecassa?

Madecassa yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea madecassa?

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,