Dioscorea cayenensis subsp. rotundata
Also known as: Dioscorea cayenensis var. rotundata (Poir.) Griseb., 1864 +1 more
- Dioscorea cayenensis var. rotundata (Poir.) Griseb., 1864
- Dioscorea rotundata Poir.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Dioscoreaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing tuberous geophyte.
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Dioscorea cayenensis subsp. rotundata is a climbing plant belonging to the Dioscoreaceae family. Found natively in Africa, this subspecies is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Dioscorea cayenensis, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
West Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Benin, Burkina, Gambia, The, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Jamaica, Puerto Rico
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