Dioscorea mayottensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mayottensis
ID:
836122
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wilkin
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 29: 221 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835457
Common Names
- Dioscorea Mayottensis
- Mayottensis Dioscorea
- Dioscorea Mayottense
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Dioscorea mayottensis (also called Mayotte Yam, among many other common names) is a species of yam native to the island of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean. It has a thick, tuberous root and large, heart-shaped leaves. It grows in humid, tropical forests and is found in the islands of Mayotte and the Comoros.
Uses & Benefits
Dioscorea mayottensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dioscorea mayottensis has a white flower with a yellow center and a pinkish-purple lip. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are green and have a rosette pattern.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dioscorea mayottensis is a terrestrial or lithophytic yam native to Madagascar. It is an easy-to-grow species that prefers warm temperatures and bright light. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown on a medium of sphagnum moss and kept moist and warm until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing.
Where to Find Dioscorea mayottensis
Dioscorea mayottensis is native to the Comoros Islands and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Dioscorea mayottensis FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea mayottensis?
Dioscorea mayottensis is native to the Comoros Islands.
What is the ideal temperature for Dioscorea mayottensis?
Dioscorea mayottensis prefers temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C).
What is the ideal light for Dioscorea mayottensis?
Dioscorea mayottensis prefers bright, indirect light.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-372683: Based on the initial data import
Paul Wilkin (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wilkin' in the authors string.