Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
reversiflora
ID:
395345

Status:
valid

Authors:
Uline

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 22: 426 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394677



Common Names

  • Dioscorea reversiflora
  • Reversiflora Dioscorea
  • Dioscorea Reversiflora Tree


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Description

Dioscorea reversiflora (also called Reversiflora yam, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Dioscoreaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Sudan. It is found in moist forests, woodlands, and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea reversiflora 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

Dioscorea reversiflora has small, white flowers with six petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea reversiflora 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 reversiflora

Dioscorea reversiflora is native to South America and can be found in Peru and Bolivia.

Dioscorea reversiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea reversiflora?

Dioscorea reversiflora

What is the common name of Dioscorea reversiflora?

Reversed-flowered yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea reversiflora?

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,

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