Dioscorea pseudocleistogama - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudocleistogama
ID:
1591990
Status:
valid
Authors:
Raz & J.Pérez
Source:
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 69: 110 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1200031818
Common Names
- Dioscorea pseudocleistogama
- Pseudocleistogama Palm
- Pseudocleistogama Cabbage Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dioscorea pseudocleistogama (also called false cleistogamous yam, among many other common names) is a perennial climbing vine native to India, Bangladesh, and Nepal. It has large heart-shaped leaves and grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Dioscorea pseudocleistogama is used as a food crop and for its medicinal properties. It is also used to make traditional medicines and as a source of fiber for weaving and rope-making.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dioscorea pseudocleistogama has white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dioscorea pseudocleistogama is a small vine native to the tropical rainforests of South America. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in partial shade. Cuttings should be taken from mature vines and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. The vine should be fertilized regularly and pruned to maintain its shape.
Where to Find Dioscorea pseudocleistogama
Dioscorea pseudocleistogama is native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.
Dioscorea pseudocleistogama FAQ
What is the common name of Dioscorea pseudocleistogama?
Pseudocleistogama Dioscorea
What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea pseudocleistogama?
Tropical and subtropical forests
What is the scientific classification of Dioscorea pseudocleistogama?
Kingdom: Plantae, Order: Dioscoreales, Family: Dioscoreaceae, Genus: Dioscorea, Species: D. pseudocleistogama
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,