Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
nicolasensis
ID:
393497

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Knuth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 29: 94 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392829



Common Names

  • Nicolasensis Yam
  • Dioscorea nicolasensis
  • Nicolasensis Yam


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Description

Dioscorea nicoletensis (also called 'Nicolasensis Yam', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Dioscoreaceae. It is a small, herbaceous vine with white flowers and is native to the Caribbean. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea nicolasensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food crop. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments such as fever, skin diseases and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dioscorea nicolasensis is a small, greenish-yellow, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, light green shoot with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea nicolasensis is a perennial vine that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade and can tolerate drought. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Dioscorea nicolasensis

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

Dioscorea nicolasensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea nicolasensis?

Dioscorea nicolasensis

What is the common name of Dioscorea nicolasensis?

Nicolas's Yam

Where is Dioscorea nicolasensis native to?

Central America

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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