Dioscorea glandulosa var. calcensis
Also known as: Dioscorea calcensis R.Knuth
- Dioscorea calcensis R.Knuth
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Dioscoreaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing tuberous geophyte.
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Originating in South America, Dioscorea glandulosa var. calcensis is a climbing plant belonging to the Dioscoreaceae family. In its natural range, this variety typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Dioscorea glandulosa, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Peru
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