Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
polygonoides
ID:
394586

Status:
valid

Authors:
Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4. 4: 795 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393918

Common Names

  • Dioscorea polygonoides
  • Chinese Yam
  • Air Potato

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Description

Dioscorea polygonoides (also called Chinese Yam, among many other common names) is a perennial vine with a twining stem and heart-shaped leaves. It is native to China and is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea polygonoides is used as a food source and as a medicinal plant. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dioscorea polygonoides has small yellow-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. The flowers are followed by small, round, greenish-brown seeds. The seedlings have two opposite, heart-shaped cotyledons and long, narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea polygonoides can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Dioscorea polygonoides

Dioscorea polygonoides can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and South America.

Dioscorea polygonoides FAQ

What are the uses of Dioscorea polygonoides?

Dioscorea polygonoides is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antifungal properties.

What is the growth rate of Dioscorea polygonoides?

Dioscorea polygonoides is a slow-growing plant.

What is the ideal temperature for Dioscorea polygonoides?

Dioscorea polygonoides prefers temperatures between 18-24°C.

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-240726: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humb.' in the authors string.
Aimé Bonpland (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonpl.' in the authors string.