Dioscorea cayenensis subsp. rotundata
Dioscorea cayenensis subsp. rotundata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (12 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
scientifically known as Dioscorea cayenenensis subsp. rotundata, is a significant medicinal yam valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, this plant is frequently utilized to manage inflammation, support reproductive health, and treat various ailments. Its unique phytochemical profile makes it a subject of growing pharmacological interest.
- Family
- Dioscoreaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Dioscorea Rotundata
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Dioscorea cayenensis subsp. rotundataSynonyms
- Dioscorea rotundata
Sources: Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Dioscoreales, it is a member of the family Dioscoreaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Dioscorea as the subspecies Dioscorea cayenensis subsp. rotundata.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Dioscoreales |
| Family | Dioscoreaceae |
| Genus | Dioscorea |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant, known as Dioscorea cayenensis subsp. rotundata, is primarily distributed across the West Tropical Africa region. Specifically, its presence can be documented within the borders of Benin. It also grows naturally throughout the territory of Burkina. Furthermore, the species is found in the coastal and inland areas of Gambia. Finally, its geographical range extends into Guinea-Bissau.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Dioscorea cayenensis subsp. rotundata has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Alcohols, Amines, Coumarins, Esters, Fatty acids.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohols | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Amines | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Coumarins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Esters | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fatty acids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| GA | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phenols | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| STARCH | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sugars | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Alcohols
- Metabolites
Amines
- Metabolites
Coumarins
- Metabolites
Esters
- Metabolites
Fatty acids
- Metabolites
Flavonoids
- Metabolites
GA
- International journal of molecular sciences
Phenols
- Metabolites
STARCH
- International journal of molecular sciences
Sugars
- Metabolites