Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
tamarisciflora
ID:
396519

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prain & Burkill

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Asiat. Soc. Bengal 10: 22 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000395851



Common Names

  • Dioscorea tamarisciflora
  • Tamarisk-Flowered Yam
  • Tamarisk-Flowered Wild Yam


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Description

Dioscorea tamarisciflora (also called tamarisk-flowered yam, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the yam family Dioscoreaceae. It is native to the Andes in Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia. It is found in moist montane forests, cloud forests, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea tamarisciflora 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

Flower: The flowers of Dioscorea tamarisciflora are small and greenish-yellow in color. Seed: The seeds of Dioscorea tamarisciflora are small and black in color. Seedlings: The seedlings of Dioscorea tamarisciflora are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea tamarisciflora 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 tamarisciflora

Dioscorea tamarisciflora is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Dioscorea tamarisciflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea tamarisciflora?

Dioscorea tamarisciflora

What is the common name of Dioscorea tamarisciflora?

Tamarisk Yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea tamarisciflora?

It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests, woodlands, and grasslands.

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-241001: 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.