Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
raziae
ID:
1416888

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greuter & J.Pérez

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Espermat. Cuba Invent. Prelim. 2: 398 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429353



Common Names

  • Dioscorea raziae
  • Razia's Yam
  • Razia's Wild Yam


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Description

Dioscorea raziae (also called Razia's Yam, among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to tropical regions of the Americas. It is a vine with erect stems and a climbing habit, growing up to 5m tall. It prefers full sun and moist soils, and is commonly found in forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea raziae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dioscorea raziae has small, yellowish-white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea raziae is a herbaceous perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a sunny location outdoors. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Dioscorea raziae

Dioscorea raziae is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Dioscorea raziae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea raziae?

Dioscorea raziae

What type of plant is Dioscorea raziae?

Vine

Where is Dioscorea raziae native to?

Brazil

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

Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Jacqueline Pérez Camacho: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Pérez' in the authors string.