Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
orbiculata
ID:
393746

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 6: 292 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393078



Common Names

  • Chinese Yam
  • Air Potato
  • Climbing Yam


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Description

Dioscorea orbiculata (also called Japanese 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 orbiculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dioscorea orbiculata var. orbiculata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dioscorea orbiculata has small, yellow flowers with yellow anthers and a purple stigma. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea orbiculata is a perennial vine that can be propagated from seed or stem cuttings. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Dioscorea orbiculata

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

Dioscorea orbiculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea orbiculata?

Dioscorea orbiculata

What is the common name of Dioscorea orbiculata?

Roundleaf Yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea orbiculata?

Dry forests, grasslands, and shrublands

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