Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
subcalva
ID:
396311

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prain & Burkill

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Asiat. Soc. Bengal 10: 18 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000395643

Common Names

  • Subcalva Yam
  • Smooth Yam
  • Climbing Yam

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Synonyms

  • Dioscorea subcalva subcalva [unknown]

Description

Dioscorea subcalva (also called Subcalvate Yam, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Dioscoreaceae. It is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Colombia. It is a perennial vine that grows in moist, shady areas, often near streams or rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea subcalva is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in herbal medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brassaiopsis aculeata has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea subcalva is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, which should be sown in late spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by division in spring or by root cuttings taken in late summer.

Where to Find Dioscorea subcalva

Dioscorea subcalva is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Dioscorea subcalva FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea subcalva?

Dioscorea subcalva

What is the common name of Dioscorea subcalva?

Subcalvate yam

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea subcalva?

Tropical rainforests, open woodlands, and disturbed areas

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-240971: Based on the initial data import
David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.
Isaac Henry Burkill (1870-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burkill' in the authors string.