Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
tubuliflora
ID:
396990

Status:
valid

Authors:
Uline ex R.Knuth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 7: 189 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396322



Common Names

  • Dioscorea tubuliflora
  • Tubularflower Yam
  • Tubularflower Wild Yam


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Description

Dioscorea tubuliflora (also called Tubular-flowered Dioscorea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of South America. It has long, narrow leaves and small yellow flowers. It prefers moist soil and is commonly found in humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea tubuliflora is used as a medicinal plant and as a source of food for animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dioscorea tubuliflora has white flowers with a yellow center, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea tubuliflora is a perennial climber native to tropical Africa. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in spring or by seed sown in autumn or spring.

Where to Find Dioscorea tubuliflora

Dioscorea tubuliflora can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia.

Dioscorea tubuliflora FAQ

What are the common names of Dioscorea tubuliflora?

Tubular-flowered yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea tubuliflora?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the world

What type of soil does Dioscorea tubuliflora prefer?

Well-drained, loamy soil

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-241088: Based on the initial data import
Reinhard Gustav Paul Knuth (1874-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Knuth' in the authors string.
Edwin Burton Uline (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Uline' in the authors string.