Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
remotiflora
ID:
395275

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 5: 409 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394607



Common Names

  • Dioscorea remotiflora
  • Remotiflora Dioscorea
  • Dioscorea Remotiflora Tree


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Synonyms

  • Dioscorea remotiflora remotiflora [unknown]

Description

Dioscorea remotiflora (also called Remotiflorous Yam, among many other common names) is a species of yam in the Dioscoreaceae family. It is native to India and Sri Lanka and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It grows up to 1 meter in height and has a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea remotiflora is used medicinally to treat fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dioscorea remotiflora is yellow and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea remotiflora is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree native to India. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by air layering. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -4°C (25°F).

Where to Find Dioscorea remotiflora

Dioscorea remotiflora is native to South America and can be found in Bolivia, Colombia, and Peru.

Dioscorea remotiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea remotiflora?

Dioscorea remotiflora

What is the common name of Dioscorea remotiflora?

Remote-flowered yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea remotiflora?

It is native to China, Japan, and Korea

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