Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
planistipulosa
ID:
394477

Status:
valid

Authors:
Uline ex R.Knuth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 7: 204. 1917

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393809



Common Names

  • Dioscorea planistipulosa
  • Planistipulosa Dioscorea
  • Planistipulosa


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Description

Dioscorea planistipulosa (also called Planistipulose Yam, among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to Central America. It grows to a length of up to 10 meters and has a woody stem. Its leaves are simple, with each leaf having 3 to 5 lobes. Its flowers are small and yellow, and its fruits are small, round, and green. It grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea planistipulosa is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, cough, and asthma. It is also used as a food flavoring and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dioscorea planistipulosa has small, yellow 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 planistipulosa is a small evergreen shrub native to the Philippines. It is easy to propagate from cuttings, and can be grown in most soils. It prefers partial shade and regular watering. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Dioscorea planistipulosa

Dioscorea planistipulosa can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and South America.

Dioscorea planistipulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea planistipulosa?

Dioscorea planistipulosa

What is the common name of Dioscorea planistipulosa?

Planistipulosa

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea planistipulosa?

Tropical rainforests

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-240707: Based on the initial data import
Reinhard Gustav Paul Knuth (1874-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Knuth' in the authors string.
Edwin Burton Uline (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Uline' in the authors string.