Dioscorea triandria - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
triandria
ID:
396729
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sessé & Moc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
Naturaleza (Mexico City) , ser. 2, 1(App.): 172 (1890)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396061
Common Names
- Dioscorea triandria
- Three-stamen Yam
- Three-stamen Wild Yam
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dioscorea triandria (also called Three-angled Yam, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial herb with yellow flowers. It is native to Africa and grows in moist woods and shady areas. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with small, yellow, bell-shaped flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Dioscorea triandria is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Dioscorea triandria are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dioscorea triandria is a tropical tuberous plant that can be propagated through its tubers or through seed. Tubers can be planted directly in the soil in the spring or summer, and should be planted at a depth of 2-3 inches. Seeds should be sown in the spring or summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings have grown to a few inches in height, they can be transplanted into their permanent location.
Where to Find Dioscorea triandria
Dioscorea triandria is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Africa.
Dioscorea triandria FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dioscorea triandria?
Dioscorea triandria
What type of plant is Dioscorea triandria?
It is a vine
Where does Dioscorea triandria grow?
It grows in tropical 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-241050: Based on the initial data import
Martín Sessé y Lacasta (1751-1808): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sessé' in the authors string.
José Mariano Mociño (1757-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moc.' in the authors string.