Dioscorea ternata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ternata
ID:
396634
Status:
valid
Authors:
Griseb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Vidensk. Meddel. Naturhist. Foren. Kjøbenhavn 1875: 158 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000395966
Common Names
- Ternate Yam
- Ternate Dioscorea
- Ternate Yam
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dioscorea ternata (also called Ternata Yam, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Japan. It has a thick, tuberous rootstock and long, slender stems that can reach up to 1 meter in height. It is found in moist, shady areas in the mountains and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Dioscorea ternata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in shady areas. Its leaves are used to make tea and its bark is used to make a medicinal tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Dioscorea ternata is small and white. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and green.
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Dioscorea ternata is a perennial vine that grows up to 10 feet in length. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through division of the rootstock in the spring or early summer. Dig up the rootstock and divide it into several sections, each with a few buds. Plant the sections in a moist, well-drained potting mix and keep them in a warm, humid environment until roots form.
Where to Find Dioscorea ternata
Dioscorea ternata is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Dioscorea ternata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dioscorea ternata?
Dioscorea ternata
What are the common names of Dioscorea ternata?
Ternate yam, Chinese yam, Chinese potato, Chinese wild yam
What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea ternata?
It is native to China and grows in moist forests and along streams
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-241031: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.