Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
subtomentosa
ID:
396356

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miranda

Source:
wcs

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Anales Inst. Biol. Univ. Nac. México 12: 583 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000395688



Common Names

  • Subtomentosa Yam
  • Downy Yam
  • Climbing Yam


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Description

Dioscorea subtomentosa (also called Subtomentose Yam, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to tropical regions of Asia. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate and green. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, usually in moist and shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea subtomentosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dioscorea subtomentosa has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea subtomentosa is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Dioscorea subtomentosa

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

Dioscorea subtomentosa FAQ

What is the common name of Dioscorea subtomentosa?

African Yam

What is the native range of Dioscorea subtomentosa?

West and Central Africa

What is the growth habit of Dioscorea subtomentosa?

Herbaceous vine

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-240978: Based on the initial data import
Faustino Miranda (1905-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miranda' in the authors string.