Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
pilosiuscula
ID:
394359

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bertero ex Spreng.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. , 2: 152 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393691



Common Names

  • Dioscorea pilosiuscula
  • Hairy Yam
  • Hairy Wild Yam


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Synonyms

  • Dioscorea schomburgkiana Kunth ex Schomb. [unknown]

Description

Dioscorea pilosiuscula (also called Hairy Yam, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a creeping, prostrate growth habit and can reach heights of up to 1 meter. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate in shape, and its flowers are yellow and fragrant. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea pilosiuscula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dioscorea pilosiuscula has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea pilosiuscula is a small evergreen tree native to India. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of branches and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of indirect light.

Where to Find Dioscorea pilosiuscula

Dioscorea pilosiuscula can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Dioscorea pilosiuscula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea pilosiuscula?

Dioscorea pilosiuscula

What is the family of Dioscorea pilosiuscula?

Dioscoreaceae

What is the common name of Dioscorea pilosiuscula?

Hairy Yam

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,