Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
pumicicola
ID:
394872

Status:
valid

Authors:
Uline

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 35: 322 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394204



Common Names

  • Dioscorea Pumicicola
  • Pumicicola Dioscorea
  • Dioscorea Pumicicola Tree


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Description

Dioscorea pumicicola (also called Pumice 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 pumicicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dioscorea pumicicola is a small, yellowish-white, fragrant flower. The seed is a small, black, triangular seed. The seedling is a small, green, heart-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea pumicicola is a fast-growing, perennial vine that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. Propagation is best done by division or cuttings. Division can be done by digging up the plant and dividing the roots into smaller sections. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Dioscorea pumicicola

Dioscorea pumicicola is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Dioscorea pumicicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea pumicicola?

Dioscorea pumicicola

What is the common name of Dioscorea pumicicola?

Pumice-like Yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea pumicicola?

It is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka

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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