Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
sagittata
ID:
395513

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poir.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
Encycl. , Suppl. 3: 139 (1813)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394845



Common Names

  • Sagittata yam
  • Sagittata wild yam
  • Wild yam


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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea sagittata is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a source of food and timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dioscorea sagittata are small, white, and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea sagittata is a perennial herb native to tropical Africa. It grows up to 1 meter in height and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny spot. Division should be done in early spring or autumn.

Where to Find Dioscorea sagittata

Dioscorea sagittata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Dioscorea sagittata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea sagittata?

Dioscorea sagittata

What are the common names of Dioscorea sagittata?

Arrow-leaved yam

What is the native range of Dioscorea sagittata?

Eastern Asia

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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