Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
rosei
ID:
395437

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Knuth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 43: 229 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394769



Common Names

  • Dioscorea rosei
  • Rosei Dioscorea
  • Dioscorea Rosei Tree


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Description

Dioscorea rosei (also called Rose'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 rosei 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 rosei has small, yellowish-green flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and glossy. The seedlings have two opposite, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea rosei can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. Both methods require warm temperatures and bright light.

Where to Find Dioscorea rosei

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

Dioscorea rosei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea rosei?

Dioscorea rosei

What is the common name of Dioscorea rosei?

Rose's Yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea rosei?

Forests, grasslands and scrublands

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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