Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
rusbyi
ID:
395502

Status:
valid

Authors:
Uline

Source:
wcs

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. , Nachtr. 1: 86 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394834



Common Names

  • Rusby's yam
  • Rusby yam
  • Wild yam


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Description

Dioscorea rusbyi (also called Rusby's yam, among many other common names) is a perennial, herbaceous vine that is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It is found in tropical forests and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea rusbyi is a plant native to tropical regions of South America. 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

Dioscorea rusbyi 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea rusbyi 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.

Where to Find Dioscorea rusbyi

Dioscorea rusbyi 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 rusbyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea rusbyi?

Dioscorea rusbyi

What is the common name of Dioscorea rusbyi?

Rusby's Yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea rusbyi?

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,

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