Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
sansibarensis
ID:
395618

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pax

Source:
wcs

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 15: 146 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394950



Common Names

  • Dioscorea sansibarensis
  • Sansibar Yam
  • Sansibar Dioscorea


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Description

Dioscorea sansibarensis (also called Sansibar 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 sansibarensis 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 sansibarensis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea sansibarensis 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 sansibarensis

Dioscorea sansibarensis is native to Somalia and can be found in the Jubba Valley.

Dioscorea sansibarensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea sansibarensis?

Dioscorea sansibarensis

What is the common name of Dioscorea sansibarensis?

Dioscorea sansibarensis

What is the family of Dioscorea sansibarensis?

Dioscoreaceae

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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