Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
stellaris
ID:
396228

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Knuth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 43: 233 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000395560



Common Names

  • Stellaris Yam
  • Star Yam
  • Climbing Yam


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Description

Dioscorea stellaris (also called Star Yam, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Dioscoreaceae. It is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Colombia. It is a perennial vine that grows in moist, shady areas, often near streams or rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea stellaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in herbal medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dioscorea stellaris is a small, white, five-petalled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea stellaris is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but performs best with regular watering. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Dioscorea stellaris

Dioscorea stellaris is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Dioscorea stellaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea stellaris?

Dioscorea stellaris

What is the common name of Dioscorea stellaris?

Star yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea stellaris?

Tropical rainforests, open woodlands, and disturbed areas

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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