Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
truncata
ID:
396957

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 18: 23 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396289



Common Names

  • Dioscorea truncata
  • Truncata Dioscorea
  • Truncata


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Description

Dioscorea truncata (also called Truncate 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 truncata 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

The flowers of Dioscorea truncata are yellowish-green and have three petals. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, dark green and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea truncata 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 truncata

Dioscorea truncata can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of South America, from Colombia to northern Argentina.

Dioscorea truncata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea truncata?

Dioscorea truncata

What is the common name of Dioscorea truncata?

Truncate Yam

What type of plant is Dioscorea truncata?

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,