Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
trollii
ID:
396944

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Knuth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 30: 161 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396276



Common Names

  • Dioscorea trollii
  • Trollii Dioscorea
  • Trollii


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Description

Dioscorea trollii (also called Troll's Yam, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China and Japan. It has a single stem and grows up to 30 cm tall. Its leaves are three-lobed and up to 8 cm long. It produces white flowers in the summer. It grows in moist, shady forests and on rocky mountain slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea trollii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dioscorea trollii has small, yellowish-green flowers, with a single seed in each capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea trollii is a shade-loving perennial that can be grown in moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in autumn. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in summer.

Where to Find Dioscorea trollii

Dioscorea trollii is native to East Asia.

Dioscorea trollii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea trollii?

Dioscorea trollii

What is the common name of Dioscorea trollii?

Troll's Yam

What type of plant is Dioscorea trollii?

Tuberous perennial

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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