Dioscorea cuspidata
Also known as: Dioscorea pichinchensis R.Knuth +3 more
- Dioscorea pichinchensis R.Knuth
- Dioscorea pimichinensis R.Knuth ex C.I.Sandwith
- Dioscorea piminchensis R.Knuth
- Helmia cuspidata (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Kunth
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Dioscoreaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing tuberous geophyte.
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Dioscorea cuspidata 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)
Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Venezuela