Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
santosensis
ID:
395634

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Knuth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 21: 77 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394966



Common Names

  • Dioscorea santosensis
  • Santos Yam
  • Santos Dioscorea


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Description

Dioscorea santosensis (also called Santos 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 santosensis 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 santosensis is a small, yellowish-green, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, triangular-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea santosensis is a tropical plant that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°C (32°F). Pruning is recommended to encourage bushier growth.

Where to Find Dioscorea santosensis

Dioscorea santosensis is found in Brazil.

Dioscorea santosensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea santosensis?

Dioscorea santosensis

What is the common name of Dioscorea santosensis?

Santosensis Dioscorea

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea santosensis?

Dioscorea santosensis 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,

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