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 species are tropical, with only a few species extending into temperate climates.

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 Dioscorides而命名。 本属拥有超过600个物种，部分物种如下： ^ 1.0 1.1 Dioscorea （页面存档备份，存于 互联网档案馆）. In: The Plant List (2013). Version 1.1. Published on the Internet; http://www.theplantlist.org/ （页面存档备份，存于 互联网档案馆） [2014-3-7]. ^ 中国种子植物 …

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，顶端渐尖，基部深心形、宽心形或近截形，边缘常3浅裂至3深裂。

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 contribute to the discovery of novel pharmaceuticals.

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 a remarkably smaller number of species. Numerous studies have reported the high nutritional value of yam, particularly as an alternative source of starch and ...

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 people in tropical and subtropical regions.

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 nutritional benefits and income. Additionally, yam has non-nutritional components called bioactive compounds, which offer numerous health benefits ranging from ...

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 beneath the ground. These tubers are like small, oblong potatoes, which explains its common name Air Potato.

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 phytochemicals with numerous health benefits, and they …

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 in length. It is a diverse genus with a number of species names such as water yam, winged yam, greater yam, air yam, air potato, etc.