Description
Dioscorea rimbachii (also called Rimbach's yam, among many other common names) is a perennial climbing vine native to Southeast Asia. It has heart-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is found in moist forests, thickets, and along streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Dioscorea rimbachii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, cough, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dioscorea rimbachii has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in umbels. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dioscorea rimbachii is a fast-growing perennial vine, native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment, and kept in partial shade. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a warm, moist environment. Division should be done in spring or summer, and the divided plants should be potted up in a well-draining potting mix.