Dioscorea longicuspis
Also known as: Dioscorea schimperiana var. nigrescens Uline ex R.Knuth
- Dioscorea schimperiana var. nigrescens Uline ex R.Knuth
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Dioscoreaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing tuberous geophyte.
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Originating in Africa, Dioscorea longicuspis is a climbing plant belonging to the Dioscoreaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Tanzania