Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
platycarpa
ID:
394504

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prain & Burkill

Source:
wcs

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1925: 65 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393836



Common Names

  • Dioscorea platycarpa
  • Platycarpa Dioscorea
  • Platycarpa


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Description

Dioscorea platycolpota (also called Broad-Stemmed 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 platycarpa 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

The flower of Dioscorea platycarpa is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea platycarpa 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 platycarpa

Dioscorea platycarpa is found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

Dioscorea platycarpa FAQ

What is the common name of Dioscorea platycarpa?

Platycarpa Dioscorea

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea platycarpa?

Dioscorea platycarpa

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea platycarpa?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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-240712: 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.