Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
widgrenii
ID:
397446

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Knuth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 21: 79 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396778



Common Names

  • Dioscorea widgrenii
  • Widgren's Yam
  • Widgren's Dioscorea


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Description

Dioscorea widgrenii (also called Widgren's Yam, among many other common names) is a species of vine in the family Dioscoreaceae. It is native to the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia, and is found in lowland and montane forests. It is a climbing vine, growing up to 10 meters tall and with a trunk diameter of up to 1 meter.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea widgrenii is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases. It is also used as a timber tree for construction and furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dioscorea widgrenii are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea widgrenii is a perennial vine that can be propagated by division or by cuttings. Division is done by carefully digging up the plant and dividing the root system into several sections. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Dioscorea widgrenii

Dioscorea widgrenii can be found in China, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan.

Dioscorea widgrenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea widgrenii?

Dioscorea widgrenii

What is the common name of Dioscorea widgrenii?

Widgren's Yam

Where is Dioscorea widgrenii found?

It is found in 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,

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