Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
multiflora
ID:
393337

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart. ex Griseb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 3(1): 35 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392669



Common Names

  • Multiflora Dioscorea
  • Multiflora Yam
  • Multiflora Wild Yam


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Synonyms

  • Dioscorea multiflora asuncianensis Uline ex R.Knuth [unknown]
  • Dioscorea macrocapsa R.Knuth [unknown]

Description

Dioscorea multiflora (also called Many-flowered Yam, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in rocky and sandy soils and prefers warm climates. It has a long, thin stem with dark green leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea multiflora has been used as a vegetable and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dioscorea multiflora has small, yellow flowers with three petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea multiflora 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 multiflora

Dioscorea multiflora is native to Central America, from Mexico to Panama.

Dioscorea multiflora FAQ

What is the common name of Dioscorea multiflora?

Many-flowered Yam

What is the distribution of Dioscorea multiflora?

It is found in tropical Africa, from Senegal east to Ethiopia and south to Angola.

What is the habitat of Dioscorea multiflora?

It grows in moist forests, woodlands, and savannas.

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-240530: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.