Dioscorea pseudojaponica

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Dioscorea neglecta
• Dioscorea japonica var. pseudojaponica
• Dioscorea japonica var. kelungensis

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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. Finally, it is a member of the family Dioscoreaceae and falls under the genus Dioscorea.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical range concentrated within the eastern regions of Asia. It is primarily found in the southeastern parts of China, where it thrives in local ecosystems. Additionally, its distribution extends to the Nansei-shotō islands, which are part of the broader Eastern Asian landscape. The species can also be located across the island of Taiwan. Collectively, these areas define the natural habitat where this medicinal plant grows.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Dioscorea pseudojaponica is characterized by its growth form as a herb, which typically manifests as a climbing or trailing herbaceous vine. In terms of its structural composition, the plant is classified as non-woody, lacking a permanent lignified stem and instead utilizing flexible, succulent, or fibrous stems to navigate its environment.

Growth form :

herb

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Activities

Dioscorea pseudojaponica has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Osteogenic.

Antioxidant

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Osteogenic

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Conditions

Dioscorea pseudojaponica has 4 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include cancers, cardiovascular diseases, menopause, osteoporosis.

Cancers

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Cardiovascular diseases

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Menopause

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Osteoporosis

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