Dioscorea zentaroana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zentaroana
ID:
1591973
Status:
valid
Authors:
Koidz.
Source:
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Pl. Nov. Amami-Ohsima : 14 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1200031801
Common Names
- Dioscorea zentaroana
- Zentaroana Palm
- Zentaroana Cabbage Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dioscorea zentaroana (also called Zentaro's yam, among many other common names) is a perennial climbing vine native to Japan. It has large heart-shaped leaves and grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Dioscorea zentaroana is used as a food crop and for its medicinal properties. It is also used to make traditional medicines and as a source of fiber for weaving and rope-making.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dioscorea zentaroana has yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dioscorea zentaroana is a small vine native to the tropical rainforests of South America. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in partial shade. Cuttings should be taken from mature vines and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. The vine should be fertilized regularly and pruned to maintain its shape.
Where to Find Dioscorea zentaroana
Dioscorea zentaroana can be found in the mountains of Japan.
Dioscorea zentaroana FAQ
What is the common name of Dioscorea zentaroana?
Zentaroana Dioscorea
What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea zentaroana?
Tropical and subtropical forests
What is the scientific classification of Dioscorea zentaroana?
Kingdom: Plantae, Order: Dioscoreales, Family: Dioscoreaceae, Genus: Dioscorea, Species: D. zentaroana
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,