Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
namorokensis
ID:
393421

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wilkin

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 57: 902 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392753

Common Names

  • Namorokensis Dioscorea
  • Namorokensis Yam
  • Namorokensis Wild Yam

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Description

Dioscorea namorokensis (also called Namorokensis Yam, among many other common names) is a perennial climbing plant native to tropical Africa. It has a tuberous rootstock and grows to a height of 6 to 10 m. It prefers moist, shady habitats and is often found in forest margins.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea namorokensis 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

Dioscorea namorokensis has small, yellow flowers with three petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Dioscorea namorokensis: This plant is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Dioscorea namorokensis

Dioscorea namorokensis is native to Zimbabwe and can be found in the Mashonaland East and Mashonaland West provinces.

Dioscorea namorokensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea namorokensis?

Dioscorea namorokensis

What is the common name of Dioscorea namorokensis?

Namorokensis Dioscorea

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea namorokensis?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia

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-240547: Based on the initial data import
Paul Wilkin (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wilkin' in the authors string.