Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
trichanthera
ID:
396752

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gleason

Source:
wcs

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 52: 182 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396084



Common Names

  • Trichanthera Yam
  • Trichanthera Wild Yam
  • Trichanthera Dioscorea


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Description

Dioscorea trichanthera (also called Three-stamened 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 trichanthera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dioscorea trichanthera 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 trichanthera 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 trichanthera

Dioscorea trichanthera is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and South America. It grows in moist, shady forests and meadows, and is often found in coniferous or mixed forests.

Dioscorea trichanthera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea trichanthera?

Dioscorea trichanthera

What is the family of Dioscorea trichanthera?

Dioscoreaceae

What is the common name of Dioscorea trichanthera?

Trichanthera

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-241054: Based on the initial data import
Henry Gleason (1882-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gleason' in the authors string.