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Chinese Yam

Dioscorea polystachya

Not Evaluated

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 (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)
Class
Liliopsida (百合纲)
Order
Dioscoreales (薯蓣目)
Family
Dioscoreaceae
Genus
Dioscorea
Species
Dioscorea polystachya (Chinese Yam)

Names in Other Languages

French igname
German chinesische Yamswurzel
Portuguese batata-chinesa

Similar Species in Dioscorea

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Balkan Yam
Dioscorea balcanica
Near Threatened
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black-bindweed
Dioscorea communis
Not Evaluated
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Chinese yam
Dioscorea esculenta
Not Evaluated
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Chinaroot
Dioscorea villosa
Not Evaluated
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Black Bryony
Dioscorea orientalis
Least Concern
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Pacific yam
Dioscorea nummularia
Near Threatened
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African bitter yam
Dioscorea dumetorum
Not Evaluated
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long yam
Dioscorea transversa
Least Concern
View all species in Dioscorea →

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木兰植物门
Phylum
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百合纲
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Dioscoreaceae
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Dioscorea
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chinese Yam?
The scientific name of Chinese Yam is Dioscorea polystachya. It belongs to the genus Dioscorea.
Where does Chinese Yam live?
Chinese Yam is found in Distributed across Brazil, Taiwan, and United States.. Countries include Brazil, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Chinese Yam belong to?
Chinese Yam (Dioscorea polystachya) belongs to the genus Dioscorea, which is part of the taxonomic family Dioscoreaceae.
What kingdom does Chinese Yam belong to?
Chinese Yam (Dioscorea polystachya) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Chinese Yam?
The closest relatives of Chinese Yam in the genus Dioscorea include Balkan Yam, black-bindweed, Chinese yam, Chinaroot, Black Bryony.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Dioscorea — 16 Species

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