Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
panthaica
ID:
393931

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prain & Burkill

Source:
wcs

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 73(Suppl.): 6 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393263



Common Names

  • Dioscorea panthaica
  • Panther Yam
  • Panther Wild Yam


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Description

Dioscorea panthaica (also called Panther Yam, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous perennial plant that is native to India and Sri Lanka. It has small, yellow-green flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea panthaica is used as a food crop and for medicinal purposes. It is also used to make rope and as a source of fiber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dioscorea panthaica is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea panthaica is a tropical plant that can be propagated through division or stem cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-draining soil. It is best grown in a sheltered location and can tolerate some shade. It is drought tolerant and can withstand temperatures down to 0°C (32°F). It can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes in spring or by taking stem cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Dioscorea panthaica

Dioscorea panthaica is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Dioscorea panthaica FAQ

What are the common uses of Dioscorea panthaica?

Dioscorea panthaica is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

What is the ideal growing condition for Dioscorea panthaica?

Dioscorea panthaica prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

How do I propagate Dioscorea panthaica?

Dioscorea panthaica can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division.

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-240632: Based on the initial data import
David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.
Isaac Henry Burkill (1870-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burkill' in the authors string.