Dioscorea hombuka
Also known as: Dioscorea hombuka var. ataza Burkill & H.Perrier +1 more
- Dioscorea hombuka var. ataza Burkill & H.Perrier
- Dioscorea hombuka var. seyrigii Burkill & H.Perrier
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Dioscoreaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing tuberous geophyte.
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Dioscorea hombuka is a climbing plant belonging to the Dioscoreaceae family. Naturally occurring in Africa, 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
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Madagascar