Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
pumilio
ID:
394889

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Vidensk. Meddel. Naturhist. Foren. Kjøbenhavn 1875: 162 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394221



Common Names

  • Dioscorea Pumilio
  • Pumilio Dioscorea
  • Dioscorea Pumilio Tree


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Description

Dioscorea pumilio (also called Dwarf Yam, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that can grow up to 1 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea pumilio 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 pumilio 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 pumilio 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 pumilio

Dioscorea pumilio is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Dioscorea pumilio FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea pumilio?

Dioscorea pumilio

What is the common name of Dioscorea pumilio?

Pumilio Yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea pumilio?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-240770: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.