Dioscorea floribunda
Dioscorea floribunda, commonly known as the flowering yam, is a climbing medicinal plant native to specific subtropical regions. Renowned for its unique tuberous roots, it contains bioactive compounds used in traditional healing practices. This species is studied for its potential therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory and hormonal balancing effects.
- Scientific name: Dioscorea floribunda
- Family: Dioscoreaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Dioscoreales and the family Dioscoreaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in the genus Dioscorea.
| 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, known scientifically as Dioscorea floribunda, is referred to by the common name Çoxçiçəkli dioskoreya in the Azerbaijani language.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| az | Çoxçiçəkli dioskoreya | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several key regions in North and Central America. Within Mexico, its presence is documented in the central, southwest, and southeast territories. Moving southward, the species can also be found within the borders of Belize. Furthermore, its range extends into the country of El Salvador. Together, these locations define the specific geographical footprint of Dioscorea floribunda.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Dioscorea floribunda, is characterized by its distinct climbing habit, where its green, heart-shaped leaves serve as a primary structural component for photosynthesis. These leaves are typically arranged alternately along the stem and play a vital role in the plant's overall vitality and energy production. In medicinal contexts, the health and appearance of the leaves can often provide important visual cues regarding the plant's growth cycle and environmental condition.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Dioscorea floribunda has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include citronellyl acetate, elemol, farnesol, nerolidol, valerenyl acetate.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| citronellyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| elemol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| farnesol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nerolidol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| valerenyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |