Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
sinuata
ID:
395987

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vell.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Fl. Flumin. 10: t. 129 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000395319



Common Names

  • Chinese Yam
  • Air Potato
  • Cinnamon Vine


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Description

Dioscorea sinuata (also called Wavy Yam, among many other common names) is a perennial vine species of the Dioscoreaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and grasslands. It has large, ovate leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea sinuata is used medicinally for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used to make baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dioscorea sinuata has yellowish-green flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea sinuata is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.

Where to Find Dioscorea sinuata

Dioscorea sinuata is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests and along riverbanks.

Dioscorea sinuata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea sinuata?

Dioscorea sinuata

What is the common name of Dioscorea sinuata?

Sinuate yam

Where is Dioscorea sinuata native to?

East 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,