Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
suratensis
ID:
396384

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Knuth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 28: 87 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000395716



Common Names

  • Chinese Yam
  • Air Potato
  • Cinnamon Vine


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Description

Dioscorea suratensis (also called Surat 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 suratensis is a tropical tuberous plant that is native to India. 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 suratensis 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 suratensis is a perennial climbing vine that can be propagated through stem cuttings. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. The cuttings should be placed in a warm, humid environment and should be kept out of direct sunlight. Once the cuttings have taken root, they can be transplanted into larger containers or into the garden.

Where to Find Dioscorea suratensis

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

Dioscorea suratensis FAQ

What are the medicinal uses of Dioscorea suratensis?

Dioscorea suratensis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

What is the distribution of Dioscorea suratensis?

Dioscorea suratensis is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America.

What is the habitat of Dioscorea suratensis?

Dioscorea suratensis is found in moist, shady forests, usually near rivers.

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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