Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
pubescens
ID:
394848

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poir.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
Encycl. , Suppl. 3: 137 (1813)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394180



Common Names

  • Dioscorea pubescens
  • Hairy Dioscorea
  • Pubescens Dioscorea


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Description

Dioscorea pubescens (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 pubescens 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 pubescens has small white flowers that are fragrant and have a bell-shaped corolla. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea pubescens is a fast-growing, perennial vine that can reach up to 20 feet in length. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India and Sri Lanka. Propagation is typically done by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Germination usually takes place within 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Dioscorea pubescens

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

Dioscorea pubescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea pubescens?

Dioscorea pubescens

What is the common name of Dioscorea pubescens?

Hairy yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea pubescens?

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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