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.

Aug 2, 2025 · Dioscorea Plum. ex L. is a large genus of more than 600 world-wide species in the Dioscoreaceae family. It was named for Pedanios Dioscorides, 1st century Greek pharmacologist. …

Axillary clusters of small, white fragrant flowers with cinnamon fragrance in mid to late summer. The leaves are up to 4.5 inches long and wide and are green and heart-shaped with 3 lobes. The …

Dioscorea discolor, native to Ecuador, is a counterclockwise-twining ornamental tropical vine that is grown for its colorful variegated foliage. It is tuberous (same genus as edible yams) and typically …

Jul 15, 2024 · This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the Dioscorea genus, emphasizing its potential to enable a deeper exploration of the biological activity mechanisms of these plants and …

Nov 24, 2023 · The Dioscorea genus includes around 600 species of flowering plants, many of which are known as yams. Native to warmer regions worldwide, these plants are typically twining vines with …

Feb 22, 2025 · Dioscorea is a fascinating genus of plants commonly known as yams, celebrated for its dual role as both a nutritious food source and a valuable medicinal herb.

During field experiments conducted in central Japan's Kyoto University Kamigamo Experimental Forest, researchers found that rodents transported Japanese yam (Dioscorea japonica) bulbils 0.7 to 24 feet …

Dioscorea pentaphylla is a species of flowering plant in the yam family known by the common name fiveleaf yam. It is native to southern and eastern Asia (China, India, Indochina, Indonesia, …

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.