Dioscorea fastigiata
Also known as: Dioscorea axilliflora Phil. +5 more
- Dioscorea axilliflora Phil.
- Dioscorea cylindrostachya I.M.Johnst.
- Dioscorea gayi Phil.
- Dioscorea geissei Phil.
- Dioscorea paupera Phil.
- Dioscorea thinophila Phil.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Dioscoreaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Dioscorea fastigiata is a tuberous plant belonging to the Dioscoreaceae family. Found natively in South America, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. The genus Dioscorea is notably large, comprising more than 600 species.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Chile Central, Chile North