Dioscorea acuminata
Also known as: Dioscorea bararum H.Perrier +1 more
- Dioscorea bararum H.Perrier
- Dioscorea barbarum H.Perrier
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Dioscoreaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing tuberous geophyte.
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Indigenous to Africa, Dioscorea acuminata is a climbing plant belonging to the Dioscoreaceae family. 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)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Madagascar