Dioscorea megalantha
Also known as: Dioscorea lilloi (Hauman) Hauman +2 more
- Dioscorea lilloi (Hauman) Hauman
- Dioscorea megalantha var. lilloi Hauman
- Dioscorea megalantha var. typica Griseb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Dioscoreaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing tuberous geophyte.
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Naturally occurring in South America, Dioscorea megalantha is a climbing plant belonging to the Dioscoreaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in 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
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northwest