Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
salvadorensis
ID:
395556

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 13: 365 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394888



Common Names

  • Salvadorensis yam
  • Salvadorensis wild yam
  • Wild yam


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Description

Dioscorea salvadorensis (also called Dioscorea salvadorensis, 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 salvadorensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dioscorea salvadorensis 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 salvadorensis 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 salvadorensis

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

Dioscorea salvadorensis FAQ

What are the common names of Dioscorea salvadorensis?

Salvador Yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea salvadorensis?

Central America

What is the average height of Dioscorea salvadorensis?

Up to 4 feet

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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