Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
hemsleyi
ID:
391582

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prain & Burkill

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Asiat. Soc. Bengal 4: 451 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390914

Common Names

  • Hemsleyi Yam
  • Tropical Yam
  • Chinese Yam

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Description

Dioscorea hemsleyi (also called Chinese Yam, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Asia. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, typically in grasslands, open woodlands, and savannas. It has a thick, tuberous root and broad, ovate leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea hemsleyi is used as an ornamental plant and has medicinal properties, such as anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dioscorea hemsleyi are small, greenish-yellow and have six petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea hemsleyi can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Division in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Where to Find Dioscorea hemsleyi

Dioscorea hemsleyi can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Dioscorea hemsleyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea hemsleyi?

Dioscorea hemsleyi

What is the common name of Dioscorea hemsleyi?

Hemsley's Yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea hemsleyi?

Dry, rocky slopes in the Himalayas

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-240241: 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.