Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
pseudorajanioides
ID:
394815

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Knuth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 22: 347 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394147



Common Names

  • Dioscorea pseudorajanioides
  • False Rajanioides Dioscorea
  • Pseudorajanioides Dioscorea


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Description

Dioscorea pseudorajanioides (also called False Tamarind, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is a small tree or shrub, typically growing up to 5 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola, and is found in a variety of habitats, from lowland rainforest to dry deciduous woodland.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea pseudorajanioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and diabetes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dioscorea pseudorajanioides has small yellow flowers with a red center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two sets of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea pseudorajanioides is a tropical, evergreen, perennial climber. It is propagated by stem cuttings, which should be taken from the current season's growth. The cuttings should be about 10 cm long and should be planted in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, shaded location until they have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into larger containers or into the garden.

Where to Find Dioscorea pseudorajanioides

Dioscorea pseudorajanioides can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and China.

Dioscorea pseudorajanioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea pseudorajanioides?

Dioscorea pseudorajanioides

What is the common name of Dioscorea pseudorajanioides?

Pseudo-Rajanioides Yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea pseudorajanioides?

Dioscorea pseudorajanioides 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,

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