Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Knuth
Source:
wcs
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 22: 346 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393412
Common Names
- Dioscorea pennellii
- Pennell's Yam
- Pennell's Wild Yam
Description
Dioscorea pennellii (also called Pennell's Yam, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Dioscoreaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Arabian Peninsula. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Dioscorea pennellii is used for its edible roots, which are cooked and eaten as a vegetable. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments like fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dioscorea pennellii is small and white, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dioscorea pennellii is a tropical evergreen vine that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or by division of the root system.
Where to Find Dioscorea pennellii
Dioscorea pennellii is native to India and Sri Lanka and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.
Dioscorea pennellii FAQ
What is the common name of Dioscorea pennellii?
Pennell's Yam
What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea pennellii?
It is native to tropical Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
What are the uses of Dioscorea pennellii?
It is used in traditional medicine, as an ornamental plant, and as a food plant.
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,