Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
pinedensis
ID:
394374

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Knuth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 29: 95 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393706



Common Names

  • Dioscorea pinedensis
  • Pined Yam
  • Pined Wild Yam


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Description

Dioscorea pinedensis (also called Pine 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 pinedensis 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

Flower: White, fragrant flowers. Seed: Small, black, round seeds. Seedlings: Young seedlings have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea pinedensis is a tropical plant that is best cultivated in moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seeds or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Dioscorea pinedensis

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

Dioscorea pinedensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea pinedensis?

Dioscorea pinedensis

What is the family of Dioscorea pinedensis?

Dioscoreaceae

What is the common name of Dioscorea pinedensis?

Pine 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,

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