Dioscorea racemosa
Also known as: Dioscorea borealis C.V.Morton +3 more
- Dioscorea borealis C.V.Morton
- Dioscorea coxii Matuda
- Dioscorea racemosa (Klotzsch) Uline
- Helmia racemosa Klotzsch
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Dioscoreaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing tuberous geophyte.
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Originating in North America and South America, Dioscorea racemosa is a climbing plant belonging to the Dioscoreaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico Southeast, Panama