Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
pseudojaponica
ID:
394791

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hayata

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Formosan. 10: 42 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394123



Common Names

  • Pseudojaponica Yam
  • Dioscorea Pseudojaponica
  • False Japanese Yam


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Description

Dioscorea pseudojaponica (also called Japanese Yam, among many other common names) is a perennial climbing vine native to East Asia. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and yellowish-white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea pseudojaponica is used as a medicinal plant for the treatment of various ailments. It is also used as a food source and as a source of fiber for weaving.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dioscorea pseudojaponica is a small, yellow-green, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark-brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, light-green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea pseudojaponica is a perennial herbaceous plant, growing up to 1 m tall. It is best grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Dioscorea pseudojaponica

Dioscorea pseudojaponica is native to Japan, Korea, and China.

Dioscorea pseudojaponica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea pseudojaponica?

Dioscorea pseudojaponica

What is the common name of Dioscorea pseudojaponica?

Pseudo-Japanese Yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea pseudojaponica?

Dioscorea pseudojaponica is native to tropical forests in Japan, Korea, and China.

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,