Dioscorea tancitarensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tancitarensis
ID:
396564
Status:
valid
Authors:
Matuda
Source:
wcs
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Anales Inst. Biol. Univ. Nac. México 24: 58 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000395896
Common Names
- Tancitarensis Dioscorea
- Tancitar Dioscorea
- Tancitar Yam
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dioscorea tancitarensis (also called 'Tancitaran Yam', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of South America. It has a red stem and large, heart-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as rainforests and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Dioscorea tancitarensis is used as a food source and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dioscorea tancitarensis has yellowish-green flowers with three petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are green and have two seed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dioscorea tancitarensis is a tuberous perennial plant native to tropical Asia. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division of the tubers in spring. Tubers should be planted in a moist, well-drained medium.
Where to Find Dioscorea tancitarensis
Dioscorea tancitarensis is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests and along riverbanks.
Dioscorea tancitarensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dioscorea tancitarensis?
Dioscorea tancitarensis
What is the family of Dioscorea tancitarensis?
Dioscoreaceae
Where is Dioscorea tancitarensis found?
Dioscorea tancitarensis is found in tropical Africa.
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-241009: Based on the initial data import
Eizi Matuda (1894-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Matuda' in the authors string.