Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
tenuiphyllum
ID:
396616

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Knuth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 43: 76 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000395948



Common Names

  • Slender-leaved Yam
  • Slender-leaved Dioscorea
  • Slender-leaved Yam


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Description

Dioscorea tenuiphyllum (also called 'Slender-leaved Yam', among many other common names) is a perennial vine with a woody stem and tuberous roots. It is native to tropical regions of South America and is found in humid forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea tenuiphyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dioscorea tenuiphyllum has small, yellow flowers. The seeds are small, dark brown and winged. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea tenuiphyllum is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by cuttings or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Dioscorea tenuiphyllum

Dioscorea tenuiphyllum is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. It can be found in moist, shady habitats such as rainforests and swamps.

Dioscorea tenuiphyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea tenuiphyllum?

Dioscorea tenuiphyllum

What is the common name of Dioscorea tenuiphyllum?

Slender-leaved Yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea tenuiphyllum?

Tropical and subtropical regions

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