Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
tokoro
ID:
396681

Status:
valid

Authors:
Makino ex Miyabe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 3: 112 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396013



Common Names

  • Dioscorea tokoro
  • Tokoro Dioscorea
  • Tokoro Yam


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Synonyms

  • Dioscorea yokusai Prain & Burkill [unknown]

Description

Dioscorea tokoro (also called Japanese Yam, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous vine native to East Asia. It has heart-shaped leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is found in moist forests, thickets, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea tokoro 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 tokoro has yellowish-green flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea tokoro 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 tokoro

Dioscorea tokoro can be found in the rainforests of Southeast Asia.

Dioscorea tokoro FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea tokoro?

Dioscorea tokoro

What type of plant is Dioscorea tokoro?

Yam

Where is Dioscorea tokoro native to?

East Asia

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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