Dioscorea pyrenaica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pyrenaica
ID:
394968
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bubani & Bordère ex Gren.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 13: 382 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394300
Common Names
- Dioscorea pyrenaica
- Pyrenean Yam
- Pyrenean Wild Yam
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dioscorea pyrenaica (also called Pyrenean Yam, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, herbaceous vine native to Europe. It has a long, slender stem and small, heart-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas such as forests, woodlands, and near streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Dioscorea pyrenaica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dioscorea pyrenaica is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Dioscorea pyrenaica can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several sections and each section should be replanted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Dioscorea pyrenaica
Dioscorea pyrenaica is native to Spain and can be found in moist forests.
Dioscorea pyrenaica FAQ
What is the common name of Dioscorea pyrenaica?
Yam
What is the scientific name of Yam?
Dioscorea pyrenaica
What is the traditional use of Dioscorea pyrenaica?
It is traditionally used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
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-240780: Based on the initial data import
Jean Charles Marie Grenier (1808-1875): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gren.' in the authors string.
Pietro Bubani (1806-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bubani' in the authors string.