Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
sumatrana
ID:
396369

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prain & Burkill

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1931: 90 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000395701



Common Names

  • Sumatrana Yam
  • Sumatran Yam
  • Climbing Yam


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Description

Dioscorea sumatrana (also called Sumatran 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 sumatrana is a tropical tuberous plant that is native to Southeast Asia. It is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including fever, asthma, and digestive disorders. It is also used as a food source and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dioscorea sumatrana has small yellow flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea sumatrana 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 sumatrana

Dioscorea sumatrana is native to tropical Asia and can be found in moist forests and along riverbanks.

Dioscorea sumatrana FAQ

What is the common name of Dioscorea sumatrana?

African Yam

What is the native range of Dioscorea sumatrana?

West and Central Africa

What is the growth habit of Dioscorea sumatrana?

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-240981: 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.