Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
rumicoides
ID:
395488

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 3(1): 42 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394820



Common Names

  • Dioscorea rumicoides
  • Rumicoides Yam
  • Rumicoides Dioscorea


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Description

Dioscorea rumicoides (also called Dioscorea rumicoides, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of South America. It is a member of the family Dioscoreaceae and is found in humid and wet forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea rumicoides is a plant native to tropical regions of Africa. It is used as a food source, as it is a source of carbohydrates and proteins. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dioscorea rumicoides is small, white and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea rumicoides is a tropical vine that can be grown in a variety of climates. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a warm, moist soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Dioscorea rumicoides

Dioscorea rumicoides is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, usually in moist and shady places.

Dioscorea rumicoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea rumicoides?

Dioscorea rumicoides

What is the common name of Dioscorea rumicoides?

Rumicoid Yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea rumicoides?

Tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-240850: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.