Dioscorea hieronymi
Also known as: Dioscorea chiquiacensis R.Knuth +2 more
- Dioscorea chiquiacensis R.Knuth
- Dioscorea megalantha var. subsessilis Hauman
- Dioscorea tafiensis R.Knuth
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Dioscoreaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing tuberous geophyte.
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Found natively in South America, Dioscorea hieronymi is a climbing plant belonging to the Dioscoreaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northwest, Bolivia