Dioscorea cinnamomifolia
Also known as: Dioscorea cinnamomifolia var. zanoniae (Klotzsch ex Griseb.) R.Knuth +3 more
- Dioscorea cinnamomifolia var. zanoniae (Klotzsch ex Griseb.) R.Knuth
- Dioscorea teretiuscula Griseb.
- Dioscorea zanoniae Klotzsch ex Griseb.
- Rajania brasiliensis Griseb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Dioscoreaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing tuberous geophyte.
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Dioscorea cinnamomifolia is a climbing plant belonging to the Dioscoreaceae family. Originating in South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. The genus Dioscorea is notably large, comprising more than 600 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast