Dioscoreophyllum gossweileri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gossweileri
ID:
648818
Status:
valid
Authors:
Exell
Source:
cmp
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 73(Suppl.): 10 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000648150
Common Names
- Gossweiler's Yam
- Gossweiler's Wild Yam
- Gossweiler's Dioscorea
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- Dioscoreophyllum triandrum Troupin [unknown]
Description
Dioscoreophyllum gossweileri (also called Gossweiler's Dioscoreophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South Africa. It is an evergreen shrub growing to 1 m (3 ft 3 in) tall. It has a stout stem and a crown of pinnate leaves up to 1 m (3 ft 3 in) long. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Dioscoreophyllum gossweileri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dioscoreophyllum gossweileri has small, yellow flowers with yellow anthers that bloom in spring. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dioscoreophyllum gossweileri is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It is a low-maintenance plant that requires little to no pruning. It can be propagated from seeds or by division. Seeds should be sown in moist soil or a rooting medium in the spring or early summer. Division can be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in moist soil.
Where to Find Dioscoreophyllum gossweileri
Dioscoreophyllum gossweileri is native to Angola and can be found in the tropical dry forests of the country.
Dioscoreophyllum gossweileri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dioscoreophyllum gossweileri?
Dioscoreophyllum gossweileri
What is the common name of Dioscoreophyllum gossweileri?
Gossweiler's Dioscoreophyllum
How big does Dioscoreophyllum gossweileri grow?
It grows up to 1.5 m tall
Species in the Dioscoreophyllum genus
Species in the Menispermaceae family
Abuta acutifolia, Abuta antioquiana, Abuta aristeguietae, Abuta barbata, Abuta brevifolia, Abuta bullata, Abuta candollei, Abuta chiapasensis, Abuta chocoensis, Abuta colombiana, Abuta dwyeriana, Abuta fluminum, Abuta grandifolia, Abuta grisebachii, Abuta imene, Abuta longa, Abuta mycetandra, Abuta obovata, Abuta pahni, Abuta panamensis, Abuta panurensis, Abuta platyphylla, Abuta racemosa, Abuta rufescens, Abuta sandwithiana, Abuta seemannii, Abuta selloana, Abuta solimoesensis, Abuta soukupii, Abuta spicata, Abuta steyermarkii, Abuta vaupesensis, Abuta velutina, Albertisia apiculata, Albertisia capituliflora, Albertisia cordifolia, Albertisia crassa, Albertisia cuneata, Albertisia delagoensis, Albertisia exelliana, Albertisia ferruginea, Albertisia glabra, Albertisia laurifolia, Albertisia mangenotii, Albertisia mecistophylla, Albertisia megacarpa, Albertisia papuana, Albertisia porcata, Albertisia puberula, Albertisia scandens,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2769040: Based on the initial data import
Arthur Wallis Exell (1901-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Exell' in the authors string.