Dioscorea septemloba
Dioscorea septemloba, commonly known as the seven-lobed yam, is a medicinal climbing plant native to various tropical regions. Renowned for its unique botanical structure, this species is valued in traditional medicine for its bioactive compounds, which are often explored for their potential therapeutic properties in treating diverse ailments.
- Scientific name: Dioscorea septemloba
- Family: Dioscoreaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically classified within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further organized under the order Dioscoreales and the family Dioscoreaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its 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 septemloba, is recognized in Chinese by the common name 绵萆薢 (mián bì xiè).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 绵萆薢 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range concentrated within the East Asian region. In China, it is primarily distributed throughout the southeastern parts of the country. Its presence extends further north into the neighboring territories of Korea. Additionally, the species can be found growing in the islands of Japan. Together, these locations define the natural habitat for Dioscorea septemloba.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Dioscorea septemloba, is characterized by its specific underground structures used for storage and survival. In botanical studies of this species, the most significant medicinal components are found within the rhizomes, which serve as the primary energy reserves for the climbing vine. Whether referred to in the plural as rhizomes or in the singular as a rhizoma, these fleshy, tuberous stems are the parts most frequently utilized for their bioactive properties in traditional applications.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rhizomes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhizoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Dioscorea septemloba has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include diosgenin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diosgenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Dioscorea septemloba has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include rheumatism, bone turnover, diuresis.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rheumatism | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bone turnover | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diuresis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |