Dioscorea scorpioidea
Also known as: Rajania cordata var. scorpioidea (C.Wright) R.Knuth +2 more
- Rajania cordata var. scorpioidea (C.Wright) R.Knuth
- Rajania ekmanii R.Knuth
- Rajania scorpioidea (Wright) Uline ex R.Knuth
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Dioscoreaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing tuberous geophyte.
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Dioscorea scorpioidea is a climbing plant belonging to the Dioscoreaceae family. Naturally occurring in South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry 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)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cuba