Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
ovinala
ID:
393845

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 20: 269 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393177

Common Names

  • Dioscorea ovinala
  • Ovinal Yam
  • Ovinal Wild Yam

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Description

Dioscorea ovinala (also called Chinee Apple, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Dioscoreaceae family. It is a perennial herb with a woody stem and is native to tropical Africa, India, and Sri Lanka. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea ovinala is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as a food source and for its ornamental value.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dioscorea ovinala has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea ovinala can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several sections and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Dioscorea ovinala

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

Dioscorea ovinala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea ovinala?

Dioscorea ovinala

What is the common name of Dioscorea ovinala?

Cinnamon Vine

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea ovinala?

It is found in tropical rainforests in India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.

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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