Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
nipponica
ID:
393531

Status:
valid

Authors:
Makino

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Ill. Fl. Japan 1(7): 2 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392863



Common Names

  • Nipponica Yam
  • Dioscorea nipponica
  • Nipponica Yam


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Synonyms

  • Dioscorea nipponica nipponica [unknown]

Description

Dioscorea nipponica (also called 'Nippon 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 Japan. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea nipponica 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 nipponica 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 nipponica is a perennial herb that is native to Japan. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can survive in temperatures as low as -20°C. It is drought tolerant and can survive in dry conditions. It can also tolerate some salt in the soil.

Where to Find Dioscorea nipponica

Dioscorea nipponica is native to Japan and can be found in forests and grasslands.

Dioscorea nipponica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea nipponica?

Dioscorea nipponica

What is the common name of Dioscorea nipponica?

Nippon yam

What is the habitat of Dioscorea nipponica?

Dioscorea nipponica is found in temperate forests in Japan

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