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Chinese yam

Dioscorea esculenta

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The Chinese Yam (Dioscorea esculenta) is a species in the genus Dioscorea. Distributed across Burkina Faso, Colombia, and Seychelles.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Burkina Faso, Colombia, and Seychelles.

🇧🇫 Burkina Faso 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇸🇨 Seychelles

Names in Other Languages

Spanish batata de China
French igname des blancs
German chinesischer Yam
Portuguese inhame-de-São

Similar Species in Dioscorea

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African bitter yam
Dioscorea dumetorum
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Air yam
Dioscorea bulbifera
Not Evaluated
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attoto yam
Dioscorea cayenensis
Not Evaluated
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Balkan Yam
Dioscorea balcanica
Near Threatened
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black-bindweed
Dioscorea communis
Not Evaluated
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Black Bryony
Dioscorea orientalis
Least Concern
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Bush yam
Dioscorea praehensilis
Least Concern
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Chinaroot
Dioscorea villosa
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chinese yam?
The scientific name of Chinese yam is Dioscorea esculenta. It belongs to the genus Dioscorea.
Where does Chinese yam live?
Chinese yam is found in Distributed across Burkina Faso, Colombia, and Seychelles.. Countries include Burkina Faso, Colombia, Seychelles.
What family does Chinese yam belong to?
Chinese yam (Dioscorea esculenta) belongs to the genus Dioscorea, which is part of the taxonomic family Dioscoreaceae.
What kingdom does Chinese yam belong to?
Chinese yam (Dioscorea esculenta) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Chinese yam?
The closest relatives of Chinese yam in the genus Dioscorea include African bitter yam, Air yam, attoto yam, Balkan Yam, black-bindweed.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Dioscorea — 16 Species

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African bitter yam
Dioscorea dumetorum
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Air yam
Dioscorea bulbifera
NE 🐾
attoto yam
Dioscorea cayenensis
NE 🐾
Balkan Yam
Dioscorea balcanica
NT 🐾
black-bindweed
Dioscorea communis
NE 🐾
Black Bryony
Dioscorea orientalis
LC 🐾
Bush yam
Dioscorea praehensilis
LC 🐾
Chinaroot
Dioscorea villosa
NE
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Chinese yam
Dioscorea esculenta
NE
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Chinese Yam
Dioscorea polystachya
NE 🐾
cush-cush
Dioscorea trifida
NE 🐾
Elephant's Foot Yam
Dioscorea elephantipes
LC 🐾
long yam
Dioscorea transversa
LC 🐾
Mountain yam
Dioscorea hamiltonii
NT 🐾
Pacific yam
Dioscorea nummularia
NT 🐾
Water yam
Dioscorea alata
NE
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