Zanzibar yam

Dioscorea sansibarensis, Dioscoreaceae

Zones

9–12

Layer

Root

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerTrellisGround Cover

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

Rabo de MonoInga ruiziana

Nitrogen FixationPhysical Support

Coastal Beach PeaVigna marina

Nitrogen Fixation

Dark-leaved malangaXanthosoma atrovirens

Shade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation

Four-leaved ice cream beanInga quaternata

Nitrogen FixationPhysical Support

Antagonistic Plants

Round YamDioscorea hemisphaerica

Related Dioscorea species exhibit strong competition for climbing supports and underground storage space

Mexican Barbasco YamDioscorea floribunda

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

Uses

Functions

Carbohydrate ProductionSoil ImprovementVertical Growing

Edible Parts

TubersBulbils

Medicinal Uses

Digestive SupportHormonal Balance

Common Questions

What zones does Zanzibar yam grow in?

Zanzibar yam grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Zanzibar yam?

Good companions for Zanzibar yam include Rabo de Mono, Coastal Beach Pea, Dark-leaved malanga, Four-leaved ice cream bean.

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