Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
mollis
ID:
393209

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 5: 369 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392541

Common Names

  • Soft Yam
  • Soft Dioscorea
  • Mollis Yam

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Description

Dioscorea mollis (also called Soft yam, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It typically grows in moist forests and grasslands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea mollis is used in traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of fever, malaria, and dysentery. It is also used as a food source in some parts of Asia.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dioscorea mollis is a yellow-green color and has five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are short and thick with large leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea mollis is a perennial herb that is native to Japan. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Dioscorea mollis

Dioscorea mollis is found in Mexico and Guatemala.

Dioscorea mollis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea mollis?

Dioscorea mollis

What are the common names of Dioscorea mollis?

Soft yam, soft wild yam

What is the habitat of Dioscorea mollis?

It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands

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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