Dioscorea kamoonensis
Dioscorea kamoonensis, commonly known as the Kamoonia yam, is a medicinal climbing vine native to parts of Asia. Renowned in traditional medicine, its tubers contain bioactive compounds used to treat various ailments, including inflammation and fever. This plant represents a significant botanical resource for exploring natural therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Dioscorea kamoonensis
- Family: Dioscoreaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Dioscoreales, falling into the family Dioscoreaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Dioscorea, specifically as the species Dioscorea kamoonensis.
| 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 kamoonensis, is recognized by various regional common names across different linguistic contexts. In Chinese, it is referred to by several names, including 毛芋头薯蓣 (zh), 毛芋头薯蓣 (zh-hans), and 毛芋头薯蓣 (zh-cn). Additionally, it is known as 复叶薯蓣 (zh) and 马蹄细辛 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 毛芋头薯蓣 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 毛芋头薯蓣 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 毛芋头薯蓣 | Wikidata |
| zh | 复叶薯蓣 | Wikidata |
| zh | 马蹄细辛 | Wikidata |
| zh | 滇白药子 | Wikidata |
| zh | 毛芋头 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across various regions of Asia. Within China, it can be found in the South-Central and Southeast territories, as well as in the high-altitude areas of Tibet. Moving towards the Indian Subcontinent, its presence is well-documented in the state of Assam. Additionally, the species extends its range into the neighboring country of Bangladesh. Consequently, these diverse locations highlight the widespread natural habitat of Dioscorea kamoonensis.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Dioscorea kamoonensis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include starch.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| starch | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |