Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
pubera
ID:
394842

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
wcs

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Javae 1: 21 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394174



Common Names

  • Dioscorea pubera
  • Hairy Dioscorea
  • Pubera Dioscorea


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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dioscorea pubera is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea pubera is a tropical plant that is best cultivated in moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seeds or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Dioscorea pubera

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

Dioscorea pubera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea pubera?

Dioscorea pubera

What is the common name of Dioscorea pubera?

Hairy yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea pubera?

It is native to South America, particularly Brazil, and is found in tropical and subtropical regions.

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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