Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
toldosensis
ID:
396688

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Knuth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 43: 351 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396020



Common Names

  • Dioscorea toldosensis
  • Toldos' Yam
  • Toldos' Wild Yam


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Description

Dioscorea toldosensis (also called Toldo's Yam, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It grows up to 1 meter tall and has heart-shaped leaves. It is found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea toldosensis 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 toldosensis 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 toldosensis 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 toldosensis

Dioscorea toldosensis can be found in the rainforests of Central and South America.

Dioscorea toldosensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea toldosensis?

Dioscorea toldosensis

What are the common names of Dioscorea toldosensis?

Toldo's yam, Toldo's yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea toldosensis?

Dry woodland and scrubland

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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