Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
oreodoxa
ID:
393754

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.G.Schub.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Fl. Novo-Galiciana 15: 378 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393086



Common Names

  • Chinese Yam
  • Air Potato
  • Climbing Yam


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Description

Dioscorea oreodoxa (also called Chinese yam, air potato, and many other common names) is a perennial vine with tuberous roots and heart-shaped leaves. It is native to tropical Asia and Africa and is found in forests, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea oreodoxa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dioscorea oreodoxa are small, yellow and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and brown in color. The seedlings are small and green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea oreodoxa 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 oreodoxa

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

Dioscorea oreodoxa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea oreodoxa?

Dioscorea oreodoxa

What is the common name of Dioscorea oreodoxa?

Oreodoxa Yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea oreodoxa?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-240605: Based on the initial data import
Rogers McVaugh (1909-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McVaugh' in the authors string.
Bernice Giduz Schubert (1913-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.G.Schub.' in the authors string.