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Yam-leaf Dalechampia

Dalechampia dioscoreifolia, Euphorbiaceae

Zones
10–12
Layer
Vine
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Sun (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)Moderate (fruiting)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Irapay PalmLepidocaryum tenue
Physical SupportShade Provision
Lesser YamDioscorea esculenta
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Shining Ice Cream BeanInga coruscans
Nitrogen FixationPhysical Support

Antagonistic Plants

Giant GranadillaPassiflora quadrangularis

Climbing vines compete aggressively for vertical support and can shade each other out in tropical environments

Cush-cush YamDioscorea trifida

Both climbing plants compete for light and growing space with potential allelopathic effects

Uses

Functions

Medicinal ProductionPollinator SupportLiving FenceErosion Control

Medicinal Uses

Wound HealingAnti-InflammatoryDigestive Aid

Common Questions

What zones does Yam-leaf Dalechampia grow in?

Yam-leaf Dalechampia grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Yam-leaf Dalechampia?

Good companions for Yam-leaf Dalechampia include Irapay Palm, Lesser Yam, Shining Ice Cream Bean.

Design guilds with Yam-leaf Dalechampia and see companion relationships visually.

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