Mexican Barbasco Yam

Dioscorea floribunda, Dioscoreaceae

Zones

9–12

Layer

Vine

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerGround CoverTrellis

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Himalayan YamDioscorea hamiltonii

Pollinator SharingPhysical Support

Common Screw PinePandanus utilis

Physical SupportWind Protection

Amazon Coral TreeErythrina amazonica

Nitrogen FixationPhysical Support

Large Sour PlumXimenia caffra

Nurse PlantPest Deterrent

Antagonistic Plants

Zanzibar yamDioscorea sansibarensis

Yam species compete for soil nutrients and may produce allelopathic compounds affecting neighboring Dioscorea

Yellow yamDioscorea cayenensis

Yam species compete for vertical growing space and underground tuber development area

Uses

Functions

Starch ProductionMedicinal CompoundsSoil Protection

Edible Parts

Tubers

Medicinal Uses

Source Of DiosgeninTraditional Contraceptive

Common Questions

What zones does Mexican Barbasco Yam grow in?

Mexican Barbasco Yam grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Mexican Barbasco Yam?

Good companions for Mexican Barbasco Yam include Himalayan Yam, Common Screw Pine, Amazon Coral Tree, Large Sour Plum.

Design guilds with Mexican Barbasco Yam and see companion relationships visually.

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