Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
therezopolensis
ID:
396641

Status:
valid

Authors:
Uline ex R.Knuth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 7: 211 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000395973



Common Names

  • Therezopolis Yam
  • Therezopolis Dioscorea
  • Therezopolis Yam


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Description

Dioscorea therezopolensis (also called Therezopolis Yam, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Brazil. 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 therezopolensis is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as an antiseptic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Dioscorea therezopolensis is small and white. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea therezopolensis 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 therezopolensis

Dioscorea therezopolensis can be found in the tropical forests of South America.

Dioscorea therezopolensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea therezopolensis?

Dioscorea therezopolensis

What are the common names of Dioscorea therezopolensis?

Therezopolis yam, Therezopolis wild yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea therezopolensis?

It is native to Brazil 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-241033: Based on the initial data import
Reinhard Gustav Paul Knuth (1874-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Knuth' in the authors string.
Edwin Burton Uline (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Uline' in the authors string.