Dioscorea sandwithii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sandwithii
ID:
395607
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.G.Schub.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 47: 158 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394939
Common Names
- Dioscorea sandwithii
- Sandwith Yam
- Sandwith Dioscorea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dioscorea sandwithii (also called Sandwith's Dioscorea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests and woodlands. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Dioscorea sandwithii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat fever, headache, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dioscorea sandwithii is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dioscorea sandwithii is a tropical perennial vine that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the stems in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Dioscorea sandwithii
Dioscorea sandwithii is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats.
Dioscorea sandwithii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dioscorea sandwithii?
Dioscorea sandwithii
What is the common name of Dioscorea sandwithii?
Sandwithii Dioscorea
What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea sandwithii?
Dioscorea sandwithii is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America
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-240870: Based on the initial data import
Bernice Giduz Schubert (1913-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.G.Schub.' in the authors string.