Dioscorea

Is Dioscorea Bulbifera Edible? The perennial vine Dioscorea Bulbifera has wide, alternating leaves and two types of storage organs. Bulbils grow in the leaf axils of the twining stems, while tubers form under the earth. These tubers have the shape of little, oblong potatoes. Some types are edible and are grown as a food crop,…

Is Dioscorea Villosa Edible? The meat becomes supple, soft, and succulent when cooked. These yams are, as we all know, exotic. They originated in Papua New Guinea. But did you know there’s an eastern North American yam? I was astounded to hear of its existence and that it, too, is edible. Dioscorea Villosa (wild yam)…

How Do You Care For Dioscorea Discolor? These lovely plants are indigenous to Ecuador and Brazil. They get their stunning leaves from purple, twining stalks. They grow from subterranean tubers rather than above-ground caudexes like certain other members of the Dioscoreaceae family, most notably D. elephantipes. Their blooms are mediocre, but who cares when their…

How Do You Care For Dioscorea Mexicana? Dioscorea Mexicana is a tiny variation that resembles Testudinaria elephantipes. It has leaves annual stems with above-ground persistent caudices that lay flat on the ground and can be used as a container plant. The broad and partially exposed tuberous stem is woody in appearance, but succulent internally, and…

How Do You Identify Dioscorea Alata? Dioscorea Alata is a yam species that goes by various names, including purple yam and larger yam (a tuber). The tubers are often a vibrant violet-purple to brilliant lavender hue (thus the common name), although others are cream to plain white. It is commonly mistaken for taro and the…

How Do You Propagate Dioscorea Alata? Because Dioscorea seldom flowers in parts of the United States, the seed isn’t a frequent means of propagation. Gardeners instead rely on aerial tubers or root propagation. To begin, separate the root or aerial tubers from the remainder of the plant. Unless the tuber is very little, split it…

Is Dioscorea Communis Poisonous? It’s a poisonous member of the Yam family that’s extremely prevalent in the summer and fall. It is a climber that can grow up to 4m each year. Saponins, calcium oxalate deposits, and histamines are present in varying amounts in all sections of the plant; they are more prevalent in berries…

Is Dioscorea Polystachya Edible? Dioscorea Polystachya tubers can be eaten raw (grated or sliced), although most other yams must be cooked before eating (due to harmful substances in the raw state). Peeling must first be used to remove the skin (or by scraping off using a hard-bristled brush). This may cause minor discomfort to the…

How Do You Propagate Dioscorea Elephantipes? Dioscorea Elephantipes are easily propagated by seeds and leaf-cuttings in the spring and summer. When propagating the Elephant’s foot plant by seed, you should sow the seeds in pots during spring or summer. The seeds will take up to 3 weeks to germinate. Once the seedlings emerge, it is…

How Often Do You Water Dioscorea Elephantipes? Dioscorea elephantipes should be watered regularly, but they should not be overwatered or kept in standing water. Water at least twice a week during the first 3-4 weeks. You don’t want the seedlings to be stressed while they form their initial set of roots and leaves—again if the…