Dioscorea uliginosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
uliginosa
ID:
397054
Status:
valid
Authors:
Phil.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile 93: 12 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396386
Common Names
- Dioscorea uliginosa
- Marsh Yam
- Swamp Yam
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dioscorea uliginosa (also called Marsh Yam, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Dioscoreaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and grasslands. It is a herbaceous perennial with tuberous roots and climbing or trailing stems. The leaves are alternate, ovate-lanceolate, and the flowers are small and greenish-white.
Uses & Benefits
Dioscorea uliginosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Dioscorea uliginosa 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dioscorea uliginosa 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 uliginosa
Dioscorea uliginosa is native to Mexico and Guatemala, and is typically found in dry, rocky habitats.
Dioscorea uliginosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dioscorea uliginosa?
Dioscorea uliginosa
What type of plant is Dioscorea uliginosa?
Vine
Where does Dioscorea uliginosa grow?
South America
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-241096: Based on the initial data import
Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.