Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
pencana
ID:
394062

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile 93: 7 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393394



Common Names

  • Dioscorea pencana
  • Pencana Yam
  • Pencana Wild Yam


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Description

Dioscorea pencana (also called Pencana Yam, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Dioscoreaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Arabian Peninsula. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea pencana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dioscorea pencana is small and white, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea pencana is a tropical vine native to India. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or division of the root clumps. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be planted in moist soil.

Where to Find Dioscorea pencana

Dioscorea pencana can be found in tropical Africa, India, and Southeast Asia.

Dioscorea pencana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea pencana?

Dioscorea pencana

What is the common name of Dioscorea pencana?

Pencana

What type of plant is Dioscorea pencana?

Herb

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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