Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
pallens
ID:
393877

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltdl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 17: 610 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393209



Common Names

  • Pallens Yam
  • Dioscorea Pallens
  • Chinese Yam


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Description

Dioscorea pallens (also called 'Pale Yam', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Dioscoreaceae. It is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It is a small shrub with lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It typically grows in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea pallens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant in landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dioscorea pallens 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 pallens is a perennial vine that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade and can tolerate drought. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Dioscorea pallens

Dioscorea pallens is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina and Brazil.

Dioscorea pallens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea pallens?

Dioscorea pallens

What are the common names of Dioscorea pallens?

Pale yam

What is the native range of Dioscorea pallens?

Eastern Asia

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,