Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
mangenotiana
ID:
392943

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Miège

Source:
wcs

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Bull. Inst. Fondam. Afrique Noire, Sér. A, Sci. Nat. 20: 40 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392275



Common Names

  • Mangenot's Yam
  • Mangenot Yam
  • Dioscorea mangenotiana


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Description

Dioscorea mangenotiana (also called Mangenot's Yam, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to tropical Africa. It has long, tuberous roots and large, heart-shaped leaves. It grows in tropical forests and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea mangenotiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dioscorea mangenotiana is a yellow-green, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea mangenotiana is a hardy, perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown in a variety of habitats, from moist soils to dry soils. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Dioscorea mangenotiana

Dioscorea mangenotiana can be found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia.

Dioscorea mangenotiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea mangenotiana?

Dioscorea mangenotiana

What is the common name of Dioscorea mangenotiana?

Mangenotiana Yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea mangenotiana?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

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,