Dioscorea longirhiza - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longirhiza
ID:
392792
Status:
valid
Authors:
Caddick & Wilkin
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Taxon 51: 112 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392124
Common Names
- Dioscorea longirhiza
- Long-rhizomed Yam
- Long-rhizome Yam
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dioscorea longirhiza (also called Long-rhizomed Yam, among many other common names) is a perennial climber with large, heart-shaped leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is native to South America and is found in moist, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Dioscorea longirhiza is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dioscorea longirhiza is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have long, narrow leaves.
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Dioscorea longirhiza can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in early spring or late summer. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least two buds per section and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Dioscorea longirhiza
Dioscorea longirhiza can be found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Somalia.
Dioscorea longirhiza FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dioscorea longirhiza?
Dioscorea longirhiza
What is the common name of Dioscorea longirhiza?
Long-rhizome Yam
Where is Dioscorea longirhiza native to?
East Africa
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-240414: Based on the initial data import
Paul Wilkin (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wilkin' in the authors string.
Lizabeth R. Caddick (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Caddick' in the authors string.