Dioscorea modesta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
modesta
ID:
393205
Status:
valid
Authors:
Phil.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 33: 256 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392537
Common Names
- Modest Yam
- Modest Dioscorea
- Small Yam
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dioscorea modesta (also called Modest 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 modesta is used in traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of fever, malaria, and dysentery. It is also used as a food source in some parts of Asia.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dioscorea modesta is a yellow-green color and has five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are short and thick with large leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dioscorea modesta 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 modesta
Dioscorea modesta is found in tropical Asia, including India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Dioscorea modesta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dioscorea modesta?
Dioscorea modesta
What are the common names of Dioscorea modesta?
Modest yam, modest wild yam
What is the habitat of Dioscorea modesta?
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-240502: Based on the initial data import
Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.