Dioscorea quinquelobata
Dioscorea quinquelobatata, commonly known as Chinese Yam, is a highly valued medicinal tuber in traditional Asian medicine. Renowned for its nutritional density, it is frequently utilized to nourish the spleen, lungs, and kidneys. This versatile plant offers significant therapeutic benefits, supporting digestive health and overall vitality through its bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Dioscorea quinquelobata
- 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 situated in the order Dioscoreales and the family Dioscoreaceae. Its scientific classification is completed by the genus Dioscorea, specifically the species Dioscorea quinqueloobata.
| 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 quinqueloata, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Korea, it is known as 단풍마 (danpungma), while in Japan, it is called カエデドコロ (kaededomoro), and in China, it is identified as 昆氏薯蓣 (kūn shì shǔ yù).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ko | 단풍마 | Wikidata |
| ja | カエデドコロ | Wikidata |
| zh | 昆氏薯蓣 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found across several key regions within Eastern Asia. In China, its distribution is specifically concentrated in the Southeast portion of the country. The species also extends its range into Japan, covering various parts of the archipelago. Furthermore, it is naturally occurring throughout Korea. Finally, the geographical reach of this medicinal plant includes the Nansei-shoto islands.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |