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Dioscorea collettii var. hypoglauca

Dioscorea collettii hypoglauca

Dioscorea collettii var. hypoglauca, commonly known as a specialized variety of Chinese yam, is a medicinal plant valued in traditional practices. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, this tuberous herb is utilized for its restorative properties, offering significant potential in supporting metabolic health and nourishing the body's vital energy.

  • Scientific name: Dioscorea collettii var. hypoglauca
  • Family: Dioscoreaceae
  • Native range: Asia-Temperate

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Dioscoreales and the family Dioscoreaceae. Ultimately, it is identified as a member of the genus Dioscorea, specifically the variety hypoglauca.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Dioscoreales WCVP
Family Dioscoreaceae WCVP
Genus Dioscorea WCVP

Common Names

This plant is known by several different names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is referred to as 粉背薯蓣, 粉背薯蓣, or 粉背薯蓣, as well as 粉萆蘚. In English, the common name for this variety is Dioscorea collettii hypoglauca.
Language Common Name Source
zh 粉背薯蓣 Wikidata
zh-hans 粉背薯蓣 Wikidata
zh-cn 粉背薯蓣 Wikidata
en Dioscorea collettii hypoglauca Wikidata
zh 粉萆蘚 Wikidata
zh 九子不离母 Wikidata
zh 粉背叶薯蓣 Wikidata
zh 粉萆 Wikidata
zh 粉萆薢 Wikidata

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed across specific regions within East Asia. In mainland China, its presence is noted throughout the South-Central territories. It can also be found growing in the Southeast regions of China. Furthermore, the species extends its geographical range to the island of Taiwan. These locations represent the known natural habitats for this particular variety.

Region Area Source
China China South-Central WCVP
China China Southeast WCVP
Eastern Asia Taiwan WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, Dioscorea collettii var. hypoglauca, is primarily valued for its medicinal properties which are concentrated within its underground structures. The most significant part used for therapeutic purposes is the rhizomes, which serve as the plant's nutrient storage organs. These tuberous rhizomes contain the specific bioactive compounds required for traditional medicinal applications, making them the essential component for harvesting and processing the species.
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