Dioscorea retusa
Also known as: Dioscorea microcuspis Baker +1 more
- Dioscorea microcuspis Baker
- Dioscorea tysonii Baker
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Dioscoreaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing tuberous geophyte.
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Dioscorea retusa is a climbing plant belonging to the Dioscoreaceae family. Found natively in Africa, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. The genus Dioscorea is notably large, comprising more than 600 species.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, KwaZulu-Natal, Northern Provinces, Swaziland