Dioscorea hamiltonii
Dioscorea hamiltonii, commonly known as the Hamilton's yam, is a climbing medicinal plant native to parts of South Asia. Valued in traditional medicine, its tubers contain bioactive compounds used to treat various ailments, including skin infections and digestive issues. This botanical species represents a significant resource in ethnopharmacology.
- Scientific name: Dioscorea hamiltonii
- Family: Dioscoreaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls into the order Dioscoreales and the family Dioscoreaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Dioscorea as the species Dioscorea hamiltonii.
| 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, Dioscorea hamiltonii, is known by the common name ديسقوريا هاملتونية in Arabic.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | ديسقوريا هاملتونية | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, its presence is noted in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. It is also found within Eastern Asia, specifically on the island of Taiwan. Furthermore, the species extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it can be located in Assam. These diverse locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in various subtropical environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |