Dioscorea pseudomacrocapsa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudomacrocapsa
ID:
394800
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.M.Barroso, E.F.Guim. & Sucre
Source:
wcs
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Revista Brasil. Biol. 31: 309 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394132
Common Names
- Dioscorea pseudomacrocapsa
- False Macro-capsa Dioscorea
- Pseudomacrocapsa Dioscorea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dioscorea pseudomacrocapsa (also called False Macro-Capsa 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 pseudomacrocapsa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes and is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dioscorea pseudomacrocapsa 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dioscorea pseudomacrocapsa 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 pseudomacrocapsa
Dioscorea pseudomacrocapsa is native to Japan, Korea, and China.
Dioscorea pseudomacrocapsa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dioscorea pseudomacrocapsa?
Dioscorea pseudomacrocapsa
What is the common name of Dioscorea pseudomacrocapsa?
Pseudo-Macrocapsa Yam
What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea pseudomacrocapsa?
Dioscorea pseudomacrocapsa is native to tropical forests in India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.
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-240758: Based on the initial data import
Graziela Maciel Barroso (1912-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.M.Barroso' in the authors string.
Dimitri Sucre Benjamin (1936-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sucre' in the authors string.
Elsie Franklin Guimarães (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.F.Guim.' in the authors string.