Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
orthogoneura
ID:
393787

Status:
valid

Authors:
Uline ex Hochr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Bull. New York Bot. Gard. 6: 267 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393119



Common Names

  • Orthogoneura Yam
  • Orthogoneura Yam Tree
  • Orthogoneura Yam Bush


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Description

Dioscorea orthogoneura (also called 'Straight-veined Yam' and 'Straight-veined Yam Bush', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a smooth, grey bark. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in woodlands, savannas, and along riverbanks. It has large, glossy, dark green leaves and produces white, bell-shaped flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea orthogoneura is used as a food source and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dioscorea orthogoneura are yellow and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea orthogoneura is a perennial vine that can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun and will tolerate some shade. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Dioscorea orthogoneura

Dioscorea orthogoneura can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Dioscorea orthogoneura FAQ

What are the common names of Dioscorea orthogoneura?

Orthogonal Yam

What is the native range of Dioscorea orthogoneura?

China

What type of soil does Dioscorea orthogoneura prefer?

Well-drained, loamy soil

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-240609: Based on the initial data import
Bénédict Pierre Georges Hochreutiner (1873-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochr.' in the authors string.
Edwin Burton Uline (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Uline' in the authors string.