Dioscorea yunnanensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
yunnanensis
ID:
397516
Status:
valid
Authors:
Prain & Burkill
Source:
wcs
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 73: 186 (1904)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396848
Common Names
- Yunnan Yam
- Chinese Yam
- Dioscorea yunnanensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dioscorea yunnanensis (also called Yunnan 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 yunnanensis 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 yunnanensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dioscorea yunnanensis 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 yunnanensis
Dioscorea yunnanensis is native to Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru.
Dioscorea yunnanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dioscorea yunnanensis?
Dioscorea yunnanensis
What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea yunnanensis?
Tropical and subtropical forests of China
What are the common uses of Dioscorea yunnanensis?
Medicinal, ornamental, and timber
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-241161: Based on the initial data import
David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.
Isaac Henry Burkill (1870-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burkill' in the authors string.