Dioscorea preussii subsp. hylophila
Also known as: Dioscorea hylophila Harms
- Dioscorea hylophila Harms
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Dioscoreaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing tuberous geophyte.
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Originating in Africa, Dioscorea preussii subsp. hylophila is a climbing plant belonging to the Dioscoreaceae family. Within its native range, this subspecies is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Dioscorea preussii, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia
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