Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
trifurcata
ID:
396814

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hauman

Source:
wcs

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Anales Mus. Nac. Hist. Nat. Buenos Aires 27: 482 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396146

Common Names

  • Trifurcata Yam
  • Three-forked Yam
  • Three-pronged Yam

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Description

Dioscorea trifurcata (also called Dioscorea trifurcata, among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to tropical regions of the Americas. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea trifurcata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dioscorea trifurcata are white, with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut, which is enclosed in a fleshy, yellow-green berry. The seedlings are small, with two to three pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea trifurcata is a shade-loving, evergreen perennial native to the western United States. It prefers moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade and can tolerate full shade. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Dioscorea trifurcata

Dioscorea trifurcata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Africa.

Dioscorea trifurcata FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Dioscorea trifurcata?

Dioscorea trifurcata is native to China and is found in lowland and montane forests.

What type of soil does Dioscorea trifurcata prefer?

Dioscorea trifurcata prefers moist, well-drained soil.

How much sunlight does Dioscorea trifurcata need?

Dioscorea trifurcata prefers partial shade to full sun.

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,

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