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
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.
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,