Dioscorea lanata
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Dioscoreaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing tuberous geophyte.
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Dioscorea lanata is a climbing plant belonging to the Dioscoreaceae family. Originating in Africa, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is part of the broad Dioscorea genus, encompassing over 600 species globally.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northeast Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Socotra