Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
togoensis
ID:
396677

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Knuth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 43: 299 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396009



Common Names

  • Dioscorea togoensis
  • Togoensis Dioscorea
  • Togoensis Yam


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Description

Dioscorea togoensis (also called 'Togo Yam', among many other common names) is a species of yam in the family Dioscoreaceae. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Oceania. It is found in moist, open habitats, such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea togoensis 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

Dioscorea togoensis has small yellow flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single set of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea togoensis is a perennial vine that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Dioscorea togoensis

Dioscorea togoensis can be found in the rainforests of West Africa.

Dioscorea togoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea togoensis?

Dioscorea togoensis

What type of plant is Dioscorea togoensis?

Yam

Where is Dioscorea togoensis native to?

West 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,

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