Dioscorea magnibracteata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
magnibracteata
ID:
1549764
Status:
valid
Authors:
T.Clayton ex R.Couto & Cornejo
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2022
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 542: 294 (2022)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000029957
Common Names
- Dioscorea magnibracteata
- Large-bracted Dioscorea
- Magnibracteata Dioscorea
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Dioscorea magnibracteata (also called Large-bracted yam, among many other common names) is a species of yam in the family Dioscoreaceae, native to Mexico. It is a tuberous herb, growing to 1–2 m tall, with large, heart-shaped leaves and small, greenish-white flowers. It is found in wet forests, often near rivers and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Dioscorea magnibracteata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in perfumes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dioscorea magnibracteata is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, bean-like seed. The seedlings are small, yellow, and have a single, long, slender stem.
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Dioscorea magnibracteata is a slow-growing, terrestrial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers a well-draining soil mix and bright, indirect light. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Dioscorea magnibracteata
Dioscorea magnibracteata is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Dioscorea magnibracteata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dioscorea magnibracteata?
Dioscorea magnibracteata
What is the family of Dioscorea magnibracteata?
Dioscoreaceae
Where is Dioscorea magnibracteata found?
Mexico
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,