Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
preslii
ID:
394703

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steud.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Nomencl. Bot. , ed. 2, 1: 511 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394035



Common Names

  • Dioscorea preslii
  • Preslii Dioscorea
  • Preslii


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Description

Dioscorea preslii (also called Presl's Yam, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Dioscoreaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical rainforests. It is a woody climber with long, slender stems and ovate leaves. The flowers are small and yellow-green in color.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea preslii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its tubers are edible and can be used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dioscorea preslii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea preslii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division should be done in late spring or early summer. The plants should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.

Where to Find Dioscorea preslii

Dioscorea preslii is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines.

Dioscorea preslii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea preslii?

Dioscorea preslii

What is the family of Dioscorea preslii?

Dioscoreaceae

What is the common name of Dioscorea preslii?

Presl's 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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