Dioscorea tenuifolia
Also known as: Dioscorea orbiculata subsp. tenuifolia (Ridl.) Thapyai +1 more
- Dioscorea orbiculata subsp. tenuifolia (Ridl.) Thapyai
- Dioscorea orbiculata var. tenuifolia (Ridl.) Thapyai
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Dioscoreaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing tuberous geophyte.
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Dioscorea tenuifolia is a climbing plant belonging to the Dioscoreaceae family. Originating in Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Dioscorea genus, encompassing over 600 species globally.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indo-China, Malesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Malaya, Sumatera, Thailand