Dioscorea is a genus of over 600 species of flowering plants in the family Dioscoreaceae, native throughout the tropical and warm temperate regions of the world. The vast majority of the …

2020年4月15日 · Wild yam (Dioscorea villosa L.) is a vine that’s native to North America. It’s also known by several other names, including colic root, American yam, fourleaf yam, and devil’s …

2023年6月1日 · Dioscorea Elephantipes, or commonly known as Elephant’s Foot Vine, is one of the most unique and beautiful caudiciform plants around. Its uniqueness doesn’t only come …

2024年3月6日 · Dioscorea bulbifera is a perennial vine with broad, alternate leaves, and two types of storage organs. The plant forms bulbils in the leaf axils of the twining stems, and tubers …

Yam (Dioscorea species) is an orphan crop, widely distributed globally; and has contributed enormously to food security especially in sub-Saharan Africa because of its role in providing …

Dioscorea spp. belongs to the Dioscoreaceae family, known as “yams”, and contains approximately 600 species with a wide distribution. It is a major food source for millions of …

2023年11月24日 · Plant Characteristics: Dioscorea features twining vines and heart-shaped leaves. It's a striking choice for vertical garden accents. Ideal Growing Conditions: Prefers …

Dioscoreaceae (/ ˌdaɪəˌskɔːriˈeɪsii /) is a family of monocotyledonous flowering plants, with about 715 known species in nine genera. [4] . The best-known member of the family is the yam …

Dioscorea species contain promising bioactive molecules i.e. diosgenin that support their different biological properties, including antioxidant, hypoglycaemic, hypolipidemic, anti- antimicrobial, …

di•os•co•rea — a genus of monocots, mostly tropical twining herbs, characterized by its yam tubers, net-veined leaves, and often small dioecious flowers.