Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
pedicellata
ID:
394035

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile 1873: 540 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393367



Common Names

  • Dioscorea pedicellata
  • Pedicellata Yam
  • Yam


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Description

Dioscorea pedicellata (also called Pedicellate Yam, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to India and Sri Lanka. It has ovate leaves and small white or yellow flowers. It is found in tropical forests and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea pedicellata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dioscorea pedicellata is yellow or white, with a yellow center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are slender and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea pedicellata is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Dioscorea pedicellata

Dioscorea pedicellata is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Dioscorea pedicellata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea pedicellata?

Dioscorea pedicellata

What family does Dioscorea pedicellata belong to?

Dioscoreaceae

Where is Dioscorea pedicellata native to?

Mexico

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,

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