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Cluster yam

Dioscorea dumetorum, Dioscoreaceae

Zones
9–12
Layer
Root
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerTrellis

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Sun (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Mama CadelaBrosimum gaudichaudii
Physical SupportShade Provision
Anise-scented PepperPiper marginatum
Pest Deterrent
Black TaroXanthosoma nigrum
Shade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Himalayan YamDioscorea hamiltonii

Different yam species can compete for tuber development space and may release compounds that inhibit each other's growth

Uses

Functions

Carbohydrate ProductionVertical Space Utilization

Edible Parts

Tubers

Medicinal Uses

Traditional Medicine

Common Questions

What zones does Cluster yam grow in?

Cluster yam grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Cluster yam?

Good companions for Cluster yam include Mama Cadela, Anise-scented Pepper, Black Taro.

Design guilds with Cluster yam and see companion relationships visually.

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