Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
oblonga
ID:
393647

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gleason

Source:
wcs

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 52: 182 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392979



Common Names

  • Dioscorea oblonga
  • Oblong Yam
  • Oblong Wild Yam


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Description

Dioscorea oblonga (also called Oblong Yam, among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to tropical Africa and Asia. It has long, thin stems with alternate, heart-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea oblonga is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds. It is also used as a food source and for its fiber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dioscorea oblonga is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea oblonga is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to water deeply and infrequently. Fertilize in spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Dioscorea oblonga

Dioscorea oblonga is native to Mexico and can be found in forests and grasslands.

Dioscorea oblonga FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea oblonga?

Dioscorea oblonga

What is the common name of Dioscorea oblonga?

Oblong Yam

Where is Dioscorea oblonga native to?

Central and South 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-240585: Based on the initial data import
Henry Gleason (1882-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gleason' in the authors string.