Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
petelotii
ID:
394285

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prain & Burkill

Source:
wcs

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1933: 240 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393617



Common Names

  • Dioscorea petelotii
  • Petelot's Yam
  • Petelot's Dioscorea


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Description

Dioscorea petelotii (also called Petelot's Yam, among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to China and Vietnam. It is found in forests, grasslands, and along roadsides. The plant has large, heart-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea petelotii is used in traditional Chinese medicine and is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dioscorea petelotii is a small, greenish-white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, yellowish-brown seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea petelotii is a perennial herb that is native to China. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rootstock. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered position and should be protected from strong winds. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rootstock.

Where to Find Dioscorea petelotii

Dioscorea petelotii is native to India and can be found in the Eastern Himalayas and the Western Ghats.

Dioscorea petelotii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea petelotii?

Dioscorea petelotii

What is the common name of Dioscorea petelotii?

Petelot's Yam

Where is Dioscorea petelotii native to?

Vietnam

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-240683: 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.