Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Br.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1810
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 241 (1810)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396895
Common Names
- Caricinum Diplacrum
- Diplacrum caricinum
- Caricinum Diplacrum
Description
Diplacrum caricinum (also called African wild yam, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous vine native to Africa. It has ovate leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Diplacrum caricinum is used for its ornamental value, as well as for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Diplacrum caricinum is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Diplacrum caricinum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Diplacrum caricinum
Diplacrum caricinum can be found in Africa.
Diplacrum caricinum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diplacrum caricinum?
Diplacrum caricinum
What is the natural habitat of Diplacrum caricinum?
Tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America
What are the common uses of Diplacrum caricinum?
Medicinal, ornamental, and timber
Species in the Diplacrum genus
Diplacrum africanum,
Diplacrum capitatum,
Diplacrum caricinum,
Diplacrum exiguum,
Diplacrum guianense,
Diplacrum mitracarpoides,
Diplacrum pygmaeopsis,
Diplacrum pygmaeum,
Diplacrum reticulatum,
Diplacrum poklei,
Species in the Cyperaceae family
Abildgaardia mexicana,
Abildgaardia ovata,
Abildgaardia schoenoides,
Abildgaardia triflora,
Abildgaardia oxystachya,
Abildgaardia odontocarpa,
Abildgaardia macrantha,
Abildgaardia fusiformis,
Abildgaardia pachyptera,
Actinoschoenus repens,
Actinoschoenus yunnanensis,
Actinoschoenus aphyllus,
Actinoscirpus grossus,
Afrotrilepis jaegeri,
Afrotrilepis pilosa,
Amphiscirpus nevadensis,
Arthrostylis aphylla,
Arthrostylis planiculmis,
Becquerelia clarkei,
Becquerelia cymosa,
Becquerelia discolor,
Becquerelia merkeliana,
Becquerelia muricata,
Becquerelia tuberculata,
Bisboeckelera irrigua,
Bisboeckelera longifolia,
Bisboeckelera microcephala,
Bisboeckelera vinacea,
Blysmus compressus,
Blysmus mongolicola,
Blysmus rufus,
Blysmus sinocompressus,
Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter,
Bolboschoenus caldwellii,
Bolboschoenus capensis,
Bolboschoenus fluviatilis,
Bolboschoenus glaucus,
Bolboschoenus grandispicus,
Bolboschoenus laticarpus,
Bolboschoenus maritimus,
Bolboschoenus medianus,
Bolboschoenus nobilis,
Bolboschoenus novae-angliae,
Bolboschoenus planiculmis,
Bolboschoenus robustus,
Bolboschoenus schmidii,
Bolboschoenus stagnicola,
Bolboschoenus yagara,
Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii,
Bolboschoenus biconcavus,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:306571-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].