Dioscorea acanthogene
Also known as: Dioscorea apurimacensis R.Knuth +7 more
- Dioscorea apurimacensis R.Knuth
- Dioscorea corumbensis R.Knuth
- Dioscorea gouanioides (Chodat & Hassl.) R.Knuth
- Dioscorea guanaiensis R.Knuth
- Dioscorea multiflora var. gouanioides Chodat & Hassl.
- Dioscorea narinensis R.Knuth
- Dioscorea paraguayensis R.Knuth
- Dioscorea pozucoensis R.Knuth
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Dioscoreaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing tuberous geophyte.
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Dioscorea acanthogene is a climbing plant within the Dioscoreaceae family. It originates in South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Paraguay, Peru