Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
trichantha
ID:
396748

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 20: 271 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396080



Common Names

  • Trichantha Yam
  • Trichantha Wild Yam
  • Trichantha Dioscorea


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Synonyms

  • Dioscorea heteropoda heteropoda [unknown]

Description

Dioscorea trichantha (also called Three-flowered 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 trichantha 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

Dioscorea trichantha has small, yellow flowers with three petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea trichantha 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 trichantha

Dioscorea trichantha is native to South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Dioscorea trichantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea trichantha?

Dioscorea trichantha

What is the family of Dioscorea trichantha?

Dioscoreaceae

What is the common name of Dioscorea trichantha?

Trichantha

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