Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
nitens
ID:
393550

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prain & Burkill

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Asiat. Soc. Bengal 10: 18 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392882



Common Names

  • Dioscorea nitens
  • Shining Yam
  • Bright Yam


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Description

Dioscorea nitens (also called 'Shining 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 Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea nitens is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dioscorea nitens has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea nitens is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It should be planted in a sunny location with well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate moderate frost. It should be pruned regularly to maintain a neat shape and to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Dioscorea nitens

Dioscorea nitens is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Dioscorea nitens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea nitens?

Dioscorea nitens

What is the common name of Dioscorea nitens?

Shiny yam

What is the habitat of Dioscorea nitens?

Dioscorea nitens is found in tropical rainforests in western Africa

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-240572: Based on the initial data import
David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.
Isaac Henry Burkill (1870-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burkill' in the authors string.