Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
sitamiana
ID:
396017

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prain & Burkill

Source:
wcs

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1925: 64 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000395349



Common Names

  • Chinese Yam
  • Air Potato
  • Cinnamon Vine


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Description

Dioscorea sitamiana (also called Sitam 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 sitamiana is used medicinally for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used to make baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dioscorea sitamiana 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 sitamiana 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 sitamiana

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

Dioscorea sitamiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea sitamiana?

Dioscorea sitamiana

What is the common name of Dioscorea sitamiana?

Sitam yam

Where is Dioscorea sitamiana 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-240928: Based on the initial data import
David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.
Isaac Henry Burkill (1870-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burkill' in the authors string.