Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
wightii
ID:
397455

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 6: 291 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396787



Common Names

  • Dioscorea wightii
  • Wight's Yam
  • Wight's Dioscorea


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Description

Dioscorea wightii (also called Wight'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 wightii 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

Dioscorea wightii has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea wightii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun or partial shade and require regular watering.

Where to Find Dioscorea wightii

Dioscorea wightii can be found in India and Sri Lanka.

Dioscorea wightii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea wightii?

Dioscorea wightii

What is the common name of Dioscorea wightii?

Wight's Yam

Where is Dioscorea wightii 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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