Dioscorea ovinala
Also known as: Dioscorea velutina Jum. & H.Perrier
- Dioscorea velutina Jum. & 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 ovinala is a climbing plant within the Dioscoreaceae family. It is found natively in Africa. 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)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Madagascar