Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
xizangensis
ID:
397488

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.T.Ting

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 20: 205 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396820



Common Names

  • Dioscorea xizangensis
  • Xizang Yam
  • Xizang Sandmat


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Description

Dioscorea xizangensis (also called Xizang yam, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous vine native to China. It has ovate leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea xizangensis is used as a food source and for medicinal purposes. It is also used for its ornamental value in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dioscorea xizangensis has white flowers with yellow anthers and a single pistil. The seeds are small, dark brown and ovate in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea xizangensis is a perennial herb native to China. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Division should be done in late spring or early summer. Dig up the plant and divide the clumps into smaller sections, then replant in a light, sandy soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Dioscorea xizangensis

Dioscorea xizangensis is native to Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru.

Dioscorea xizangensis FAQ

What is the common name of Dioscorea xizangensis?

Tibetan Yam

What is the growth rate of Dioscorea xizangensis?

Moderate

What is the soil type of Dioscorea xizangensis?

Well-drained soil

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-241158: Based on the initial data import
Chih Tsun Ting (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.T.Ting' in the authors string.