Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
oppositifolia
ID:
393714

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 1033 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393046



Common Names

  • Oppositifolia Dioscorea
  • Dioscorea oppositifolia
  • Oppositifolia Yam


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Description

Dioscorea oppositifolia (also called Chinese Yam, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It grows up to 1.5 m tall and has yellowish-white flowers. It grows in moist woodlands, along rivers, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea oppositifolia is used as a food crop and for medicinal purposes. It is also used for its ornamental value in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dioscorea oppositifolia are white and have six petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea oppositifolia can be propagated by seed or division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. For division, divide the plant in late spring or early summer and replant the divisions in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Dioscorea oppositifolia

Dioscorea oppositifolia is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Dioscorea oppositifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea oppositifolia?

Dioscorea oppositifolia

What is the native range of Dioscorea oppositifolia?

Asia

What are the common names of Dioscorea oppositifolia?

Opposite-leaved Yam

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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