Dioscorea japonica var. japonica
Also known as: Dioscorea belophylloides Prain & Burkill +6 more
- Dioscorea belophylloides Prain & Burkill
- Dioscorea fauriei R.Knuth
- Dioscorea goeringiana Kunth
- Dioscorea japonica var. formosensis Masam. & Suzuki
- Dioscorea japonica var. tenuiaxon Prain & Burkill
- Dioscorea japonica var. vera Prain & Burkill
- Dioscorea kiangsiensis R.Knuth
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Dioscoreaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing tuberous geophyte.
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Dioscorea japonica var. japonica is a climbing plant belonging to the Dioscoreaceae family. Naturally occurring in Temperate Asia, this variety is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Dioscorea japonica, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Eastern Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
China South-Central, China Southeast, Japan, Korea, Taiwan
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Ogasawara-shoto
Base Species & Variations