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Intoxicating Yam

Dioscorea hispida, Dioscoreaceae

Zones
10–12
Layer
Vine
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerGround CoverTrellis

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)

Water

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

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Ivory PalmPhytelephas macrocarpa
Shade ProvisionPhysical Support
Duwet NerveuxSyzygium nervosum
Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Lesser YamDioscorea esculenta

Congeneric yams compete for soil resources and may cross-contaminate with toxins or pathogens

Cush-cush YamDioscorea trifida

Related Dioscorea species compete for similar soil resources and root space, with potential allelopathic interference between tubers

Uses

Functions

Carbohydrate ProductionVertical GrowingSoil Coverage

Edible Parts

Tuber

Medicinal Uses

Traditional Processing Required

Common Questions

What zones does Intoxicating Yam grow in?

Intoxicating Yam grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Intoxicating Yam?

Good companions for Intoxicating Yam include Ivory Palm, Duwet Nerveux.

Design guilds with Intoxicating Yam and see companion relationships visually.

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