Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
mitoensis
ID:
393196

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Knuth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 28: 84 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392528



Common Names

  • Mito Yam
  • Mito Dioscorea
  • Japanese Yam


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Description

Dioscorea mitoensis (also called Mito yam, 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 mitoensis 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 mitoensis 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 mitoensis is a perennial herb that is native to Japan. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Dioscorea mitoensis

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

Dioscorea mitoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea mitoensis?

Dioscorea mitoensis

What are the common names of Dioscorea mitoensis?

Mito yam, Mito wild yam

What is the habitat of Dioscorea mitoensis?

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,

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