Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
mitis
ID:
393191

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.V.Morton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Publ. Carnegie Inst. Wash. 461: 247 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392523



Common Names

  • Dioscorea mitis
  • Mild Yam
  • Mitis Yam


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Description

Dioscorea mitis (also called Dioscorea mitis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It typically grows in moist forests and grasslands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea mitis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dioscorea mitis is yellowish-green and has a bell-shaped corolla with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea mitis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize once a month with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Dioscorea mitis

Dioscorea mitis is found in tropical Asia, including India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Dioscorea mitis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea mitis?

Dioscorea mitis

What are the common names of Dioscorea mitis?

Mild yam, mild wild yam

What is the habitat of Dioscorea mitis?

It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands

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-240500: Based on the initial data import
Conrad Vernon Morton (1905-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.V.Morton' in the authors string.