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 …

薯蓣属 （学名： Dioscorea）是 薯蓣目 薯蓣科 下的一个属，为 攀援植物。 该属共有600种以上 [1]，分布于 热带 和 亚热带 地区。 [2] 属名 Dioscorea 为纪念古希腊医生Pedanios …

薯蓣（学名： Dioscorea polystachya Turcz.）是缠绕草质藤本。块茎为长圆柱形，垂直生长，长可达1米多，断面干时白色。茎通常带紫红色，右旋，无毛。单叶，在茎下部的互生，顶端渐 …

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 …

Dioscorea, consisting of over 600 species, is the most important genus in the Dioscoreaceae family; however, the practically used plants, which are commonly called yam, are restricted to …

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 …

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 …

Mar 6, 2024 · 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 …

Apr 1, 2023 · Yam, also known as “Shanyao” in China, belongs to the Dioscorea genus and the Dioscoreaceae family. Dioscorea species are important sources of energy, micronutrients and …

Oct 10, 2023 · Dioscorea belongs to the family Dioscoreaceae; and generally known as yam in most areas of the world, as an invasive, deciduous, and herbaceous vine can grow upto 18 m …