Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
stenophylla
ID:
396277

Status:
valid

Authors:
Uline

Source:
wcs

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. , Nachtr. 1: 83 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000395609



Common Names

  • Stenophylla Yam
  • Narrow-leaved Yam
  • Climbing Yam


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Description

Dioscorea stenophylla (also called Narrow-leaf 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 stenophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in herbal medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dioscorea stenophylla 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 stenophylla is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, which should be sown in late spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by division in spring or by root cuttings taken in late summer.

Where to Find Dioscorea stenophylla

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

Dioscorea stenophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea stenophylla?

Dioscorea stenophylla

What is the common name of Dioscorea stenophylla?

Narrow-leaved yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea stenophylla?

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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