Dioscorea volckmannii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
volckmannii
ID:
397340
Status:
valid
Authors:
Phil.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 33: 255 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396672
Common Names
- Dioscorea volckmannii
- Volckmann's Yam
- Volckmann's Dioscorea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dioscorea volckmannii (also called Volckmann's Yam, among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to East Asia. It has a twining habit and can reach up to 10 meters in height. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and yellow-green flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is found in temperate and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Dioscorea volckmannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dioscorea volckmannii has small, yellowish-white flowers that are borne in clusters. The flowers are followed by small, round, yellowish-green berries. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dioscorea volckmannii is a perennial vine native to tropical regions of the world. It grows best in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are well rooted.
Where to Find Dioscorea volckmannii
Dioscorea volckmannii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
Dioscorea volckmannii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dioscorea volckmannii?
Dioscorea volckmannii
What is the family of Dioscorea volckmannii?
Dioscoreaceae
What is the common name of Dioscorea volckmannii?
Volckmann's Yam
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-241141: Based on the initial data import
Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.