Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
pilgeriana
ID:
394351

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Knuth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 42: 177 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393683

Common Names

  • Pilgeriana Satinwood
  • Pilgeriana Phaeanthus
  • Pilgeriana Polyalthia

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Description

Dioscorea pilgeriana (also called Pilger's Yam, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a creeping, prostrate growth habit and can reach heights of up to 1 meter. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate in shape, and its flowers are yellow and fragrant. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea pilgeriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dioscorea pilgeriana has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea pilgeriana is a small evergreen tree native to India. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of branches and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of indirect light.

Where to Find Dioscorea pilgeriana

Dioscorea pilgeriana is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the continent.

Dioscorea pilgeriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea pilgeriana?

Dioscorea pilgeriana

What are the common names of Dioscorea pilgeriana?

Climbing yam, Pilger's yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea pilgeriana?

It is found in tropical rainforests of South and Southeast Asia

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-240691: Based on the initial data import
Robert Knud Friedrich Pilger (1876-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pilg.' in the authors string.
Reinhard Gustav Paul Knuth (1874-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Knuth' in the authors string.