Dioscorea pubescens
Also known as: Dioscorea schomburgkiana Kunth & R.H.Schomb.
- Dioscorea schomburgkiana Kunth & R.H.Schomb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Dioscoreaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing tuberous geophyte.
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Dioscorea pubescens is a climbing plant belonging to the Dioscoreaceae family. Found natively in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. The genus Dioscorea is notably large, comprising more than 600 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
French Guiana