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igname

Dioscorea polystachya

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About

The Chinese Yam (Dioscorea polystachya) is a species in the genus Dioscorea. Distributed across Brazil, Taiwan, and United States.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Distributed across Brazil, Taiwan, and United States.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (plante)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Dioscoreales (Dioscoreales)
Family
Dioscoreaceae
Genus
Dioscorea
Species
Dioscorea polystachya (igname)

Names in Other Languages

French igname
German chinesische Yamswurzel
Portuguese batata-chinesa

Similar Species in Dioscorea

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couche-couche
Dioscorea trifida
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dioscorée velue
Dioscorea villosa
Not Evaluated
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grande igname
Dioscorea alata
Not Evaluated
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herbe aux femmes battues
Dioscorea communis
Not Evaluated
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Igname de brousse
Dioscorea praehensilis
Least Concern
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igname des blancs
Dioscorea esculenta
Not Evaluated
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igname sauvage
Dioscorea dumetorum
Not Evaluated
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pousse en l'air
Dioscorea bulbifera
Not Evaluated
View all species in Dioscorea →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of igname?
The scientific name of igname is Dioscorea polystachya. It belongs to the genus Dioscorea.
Where does igname live?
igname is found in Distributed across Brazil, Taiwan, and United States.. Countries include Brazil, Taiwan, United States.
What family does igname belong to?
igname (Dioscorea polystachya) belongs to the genus Dioscorea, which is part of the taxonomic family Dioscoreaceae.
What kingdom does igname belong to?
igname (Dioscorea polystachya) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).
What are the closest relatives of igname?
The closest relatives of igname in the genus Dioscorea include couche-couche, dioscorée velue, grande igname, herbe aux femmes battues, Igname de brousse.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Dioscorea — 16 Species

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couche-couche
Dioscorea trifida
NE 🐾
dioscorée velue
Dioscorea villosa
NE 🐾
grande igname
Dioscorea alata
NE 🐾
herbe aux femmes battues
Dioscorea communis
NE
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igname
Dioscorea polystachya
NE
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Igname de brousse
Dioscorea praehensilis
LC 🐾
igname des blancs
Dioscorea esculenta
NE 🐾
igname sauvage
Dioscorea dumetorum
NE 🐾
pousse en l'air
Dioscorea bulbifera
NE 🐾
Mountain yam
Dioscorea hamiltonii
NT 🐾
Black Bryony
Dioscorea orientalis
LC 🐾
Pacific yam
Dioscorea nummularia
NT 🐾
long yam
Dioscorea transversa
LC 🐾
Balkan Yam
Dioscorea balcanica
NT 🐾
Elephant's Foot Yam
Dioscorea elephantipes
LC 🐾
attoto yam
Dioscorea cayenensis
NE
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