Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
fuliginosa
ID:
391369

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Knuth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 21: 78 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390701

Common Names

  • Dioscorea fuliginosa
  • Fuliginosa Yam
  • Fuliginosa Wild Yam

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Description

Dioscorea fuliginosa (also called Sooty yam, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous vine native to tropical regions of the Americas. It has a woody stem and produces large, heart-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, shaded areas such as forests, riverbanks, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea fuliginosa is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dioscorea fuliginosa are small and yellow, and the seeds are round and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea fuliginosa is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11 and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and divisions should be taken in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Dioscorea fuliginosa

Dioscorea fuliginosa is native to tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

Dioscorea fuliginosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea fuliginosa?

Dioscorea fuliginosa

What is the common name of Dioscorea fuliginosa?

Smokey Yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea fuliginosa?

Dry forests and shrublands

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,

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