Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook. & Arn.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Bot. Beechey Voy. : 48 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392999
Common Names
- Dioscorea obtusifolia
- Blunt-leaved Yam
- Blunt-leaved Wild Yam
Synonyms
- Dioscorea obtusifolia obtusifolia [unknown]
Description
Dioscorea obtusifolia (also called Blunt-Leaved Yam, among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to tropical Africa and Asia. It has long, thin stems with alternate, heart-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Dioscorea obtusifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and asthma.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dioscorea obtusifolia is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, slender stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dioscorea obtusifolia is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to water deeply and infrequently. Fertilize in spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Dioscorea obtusifolia
Dioscorea obtusifolia is native to Mexico and can be found in forests and grasslands.
Dioscorea obtusifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dioscorea obtusifolia?
Dioscorea obtusifolia
What is the common name of Dioscorea obtusifolia?
Blunt-leaved Yam
Where is Dioscorea obtusifolia native to?
Central and South America
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,