Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
wallichii
ID:
397354

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 6: 295 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396686



Common Names

  • Dioscorea wallichii
  • Wallich's Yam
  • Wallich's Dioscorea


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Description

Dioscorea wallichii (also called 'Wallich's Yam', among many other common names) is a large, perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. It has a climbing habit and grows up to 10 m tall. It has small, yellow flowers and heart-shaped leaves. It is found in moist, shady habitats such as rainforests and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea wallichii is used as a vegetable in some parts of India and Nepal. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, diabetes, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dioscorea wallichii are small and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea wallichii is a species of flowering plant in the family Dioscoreaceae. It is found in Southeast Asia. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division of clumps can also be done in spring.

Where to Find Dioscorea wallichii

Dioscorea wallichii is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar.

Dioscorea wallichii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea wallichii?

Dioscorea wallichii

What is the family of Dioscorea wallichii?

Dioscoreaceae

What is the common name of Dioscorea wallichii?

Wallich'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,

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