Dioscorea tamshiyacuensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tamshiyacuensis
ID:
396556
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ayala
Source:
wcs
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 68: 125 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000395888
Common Names
- Tamshiyacuensis Dioscorea
- Tamshiyacu Dioscorea
- Tamshiyacu Yam
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dioscorea tamshiyacuensis (also called Tamshiyacu Yam, among many other common names) is a perennial climber native to tropical Africa. It has heart-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Dioscorea tamshiyacuensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dioscorea tamshiyacuensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dioscorea tamshiyacuensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist potting mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Dioscorea tamshiyacuensis
Dioscorea tamshiyacuensis is native to tropical Asia and can be found in moist forests and along riverbanks.
Dioscorea tamshiyacuensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dioscorea tamshiyacuensis?
Dioscorea tamshiyacuensis
What is the common name of Dioscorea tamshiyacuensis?
Dioscorea tamshiyacuensis
What is the family of Dioscorea tamshiyacuensis?
Dioscoreaceae
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-241007: Based on the initial data import
Franklin Ayala (d.1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ayala' in the authors string.