Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
preussii
ID:
394712

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pax

Source:
wcs

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 15: 147 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394044



Common Names

  • Dioscorea preussii
  • African Yam
  • Wild Yam


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Description

Dioscorea preussii (also called Preuss'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 preussii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its tubers are edible and can be used for medicinal purposes.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dioscorea preusii sub. hylophila (Harms) Wilkin
Dioscorea preussii sub. preussii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dioscorea preussii has small, yellow flowers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea preussii 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 preussii

Dioscorea preussii is native to West Africa and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Dioscorea preussii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea preussii?

Dioscorea preussii

What is the family of Dioscorea preussii?

Dioscoreaceae

What is the common name of Dioscorea preussii?

Preuss'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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