Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
microphylla
ID:
1416448

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Greuter & J.Pérez

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Espermat. Cuba Invent. Prelim. 2: 398 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001428913



Common Names

  • Dioscorea microphylla
  • Small-leaved Yam
  • Small-leaved Wild Yam


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Description

Dioscorea microphylla (also called Small-leaved Yam, among many other common names) is a vine native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. It has small, heart-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in forests, grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea microphylla is used as a medicinal plant, for timber, and as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dioscorea microphylla is a small, white to pinkish-purple in color. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, round, and green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea microphylla is a perennial vine native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in moist, well-drained soil. Plants should be grown in full sun and require regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Dioscorea microphylla

Dioscorea microphylla can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Africa.

Dioscorea microphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea microphylla?

Dioscorea microphylla

What is the common name of Dioscorea microphylla?

Small-Leaf Yam

Where does Dioscorea microphylla grow?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands.

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

IPNI record: 60472127-2: Originally associated with wfo-0001429030
Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Jacqueline Pérez Camacho: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Pérez' in the authors string.